Subdued Blue 238-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8BAEC5, estimated LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Favorite Jeans from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #8BAEC5 · 238-4DB
Subdued Blue
40%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Subdued Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#8BAEC5
RGB139, 174, 197
Estimated LRV39.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Subdued Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subdued Blue
#8BAEC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subdued Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subdued 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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Subdued Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subdued Blue have?
Subdued 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 Subdued Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subdued Blue are Favorite Jeans by Kilz (a close digital match), Brussels Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Arabella by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Subdued 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 Subdued Blue?
Subdued Blue has a estimated lightness value of 39.8, 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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