Skippered Blue 235-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #88B6C9, 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.
Ref. #88B6C9 · 235-5DB
Skippered Blue
43%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Skippered Blue Technical Profile
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Skippered Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Skippered 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 BoySkippered Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Jean
Blue Jean
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sonata Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Crystal Lake
PPG
Nearly identical
Aster
Valspar
Nearly identical
Resolute Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bonnie Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mountain Main
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baroque
Kilz
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skippered Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Skippered 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Skippered Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skippered Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skippered Blue are Blue Jean by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sonata Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Crystal Lake by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Skippered Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.