Salted Lavender 242-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B3BBCF, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Juliet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3BBCF · 242-2DB
Salted Lavender
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Salted Lavender Technical Profile
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Salted Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salted Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySalted Lavender
Nearly identical
BehrSweet Juliet
Sweet Juliet
Behr
Nearly identical
Favorite Things
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peri Wink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spacious Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sailor Boy
PPG
Very similar
Hush Lilac
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Viola
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Agapanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Genevieve
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salted Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salted Lavender
#B3BBCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salted Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salted Lavender 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 Salted Lavender.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salted Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salted Lavender have?
Salted Lavender by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Salted Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salted Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salted Lavender are Sweet Juliet by Behr (a near-identical match), Favorite Things by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Peri Wink by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salted Lavender'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 Salted Lavender?
Salted Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salted Lavender's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.