Salty Air 335-1DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C8DADD, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Little Boy Blu from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8DADD · 335-1DB
Salty Air
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Salty Air Technical Profile
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Salty Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salty Air in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySalty Air
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLittle Boy Blu
Little Boy Blu
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lament Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Haze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Embellishment
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Offshore Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salty Air
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salty Air
#C8DADD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salty Air
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salty Air 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 Salty Air.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salty Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salty Air have?
Salty Air 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 Salty Air in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salty Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salty Air are Little Boy Blu by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Shark by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lament Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salty Air'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 Salty Air?
Salty Air has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.6, 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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