Ship Shape Blue 137-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4398C1, LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hemisphere from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4398C1 · 137-6DB
Ship Shape Blue
28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ship Shape Blue Technical Profile
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Ship Shape Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ship Shape Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyShip Shape Blue
Nearly identical
BehrHemisphere
Hemisphere
Behr
Nearly identical
Lake Tahoe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mountain Bluebird
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hero Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Hush-a-bye
PPG
Very similar
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rushing Rapids
Valspar
Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ship Shape Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ship Shape Blue
#4398C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A85B8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ship Shape Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ship Shape Blue 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 Ship Shape Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ship Shape Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ship Shape Blue have?
Ship Shape Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Ship Shape Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ship Shape Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ship Shape Blue are Hemisphere by Behr (a near-identical match), Lake Tahoe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Honest Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ship Shape Blue'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 Ship Shape Blue?
Ship Shape Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.5, 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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Related Reading
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 Ship Shape Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.