Skippered Blue 235-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #88B6C9, estimated LRV 43 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Jean from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #88B6C9 · 235-5DB
Skippered Blue
43%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Skippered Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#88B6C9
RGB136, 182, 201
Estimated LRV42.9
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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Compare alternatives to Skippered Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Jean
Benjamin Moore
#88B6CC
Close digital match
Sonata Blue
Behr
#82B2C4
Close digital match
Crystal Lake
PPG
#88B5C4
Close digital match
Aster
Valspar
#89B8C7
Close digital match
Resolute Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#85B0C4
Close digital match
Bonnie Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#8DBBD1
Close digital match
Mountain Main
Vista Paint
#8EB8CF
Similar digital color
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
#8DB8D0
Similar digital color
Baroque
Kilz
#96BDCD
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Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
#A1B8CA
Visible digital difference
Water .04
Colorhouse
#9FB4B4
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Skippered Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skippered Blue
#88B6C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#828CB0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skippered Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skippered 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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Skippered Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skippered Blue have?
Skippered 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 Skippered Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skippered Blue are Blue Jean by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sonata Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Crystal Lake by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Skippered 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 Skippered Blue?
Skippered Blue has a estimated lightness value of 42.9, 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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Why Skippered Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.