Slighted Blue 238-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C3D7E2, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Pearl from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C3D7E2 · 238-2DB
Slighted Blue
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Slighted Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#C3D7E2
RGB195, 215, 226
Estimated LRV65.7
UndertoneNeutral
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 Slighted Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Pearl
PPG
#C5D9E3
Close digital match
Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
#C2D8E5
Close digital match
Easy on the Eyes
Valspar
#C6D9E6
Close digital match
Simple Serenity
Vista Paint
#C6D7E3
Close digital match
Snow Lodge
Dunn-Edwards
#C7D7E0
Close digital match
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
#C8D9E5
Close digital match
Refreshing
Kilz
#C9DEEB
Close digital match
Moonmist
Sherwin-Williams
#C9D9E0
Close digital match
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
#CCDCE7
Close digital match
Sky Light View
Behr
#C8D7DD
Similar digital color
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Slighted Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slighted Blue
#C3D7E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#848AAE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slighted Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slighted 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Slighted Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slighted Blue have?
Slighted Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Slighted Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slighted Blue are Blue Pearl by PPG (a close digital match), Magic Wand by PPG (a close digital match), Soft Sky by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Slighted 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 Slighted Blue?
Slighted Blue has a estimated lightness value of 65.7, 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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Why Slighted Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.