Salted Lavender 242-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B3BBCF, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #B3BBCF · 242-2DB
Salted Lavender
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Salted Lavender Technical Profile
HEX Code#B3BBCF
RGB179, 187, 207
Estimated LRV49.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Salted Lavender
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Salted Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salted Lavender are Sweet Juliet by Behr (a close digital match), Favorite Things by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Peri Wink by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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