Ship Shape Blue 137-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4398C1, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #4398C1 · 137-6DB
Ship Shape Blue
28%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ship Shape Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#4398C1
RGB67, 152, 193
Estimated LRV27.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hemisphere
Behr
#4699C4
Close digital match
Lake Tahoe
Benjamin Moore
#4399C5
Close digital match
Mountain Bluebird
Dunn-Edwards
#4C98C2
Close digital match
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
#4A9CC7
Close digital match
Hero Blue
Kilz
#1898C8
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Hush-a-bye
PPG
#5397B7
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Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
#5A9EC0
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Rushing Rapids
Valspar
#5E97B5
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Charybdis
Hirshfield's
#16A3CB
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Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
Light Blue
RAL
#3B83BD
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Ship Shape Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ship Shape Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ship Shape Blue are Hemisphere by Behr (a close digital match), Lake Tahoe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Honest Blue by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.