Quiet Breeze 428-3DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B1C7C5, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meteor Shower from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1C7C5 · 428-3DB
Quiet Breeze
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Quiet Breeze Technical Profile
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Quiet Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Quiet Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyQuiet Breeze
Nearly identical
BehrMeteor Shower
Meteor Shower
Behr
Nearly identical
Appleton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Life
Valspar
Nearly identical
Appleton
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gossamer Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Watery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Berry Mojito
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Sprite
PPG
Nearly identical
Bell Bottoms
Kilz
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Quiet Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quiet Breeze
#B1C7C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quiet Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quiet Breeze Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Quiet Breeze.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Quiet Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quiet Breeze have?
Quiet Breeze by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Quiet Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quiet Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quiet Breeze are Meteor Shower by Behr (a near-identical match), Appleton by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wild Life by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Quiet Breeze's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Quiet Breeze?
Quiet Breeze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Quiet Breeze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.