Tappan Lake Blue 236-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #204F68, LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teal Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #204F68 · 236-7DB
Tappan Lake Blue
7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tappan Lake Blue Technical Profile
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Tappan Lake Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tappan Lake 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 BoyTappan Lake Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTeal Shadow
Teal Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shimmering Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Deep Breath
Behr
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Regatta
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Adriatic Sea
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Back of Beyond
Valspar
Very similar
Queen of the Night
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Azure Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Saxophone Solo
Kilz
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tappan Lake Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tappan Lake Blue
#204F68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#40497B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tappan Lake Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tappan Lake 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 Tappan Lake 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.
Tappan Lake Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tappan Lake Blue have?
Tappan Lake 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 Tappan Lake Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tappan Lake Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tappan Lake Blue are Teal Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shimmering Sea by PPG (a near-identical match), Plymouth Blue by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tappan Lake 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 Tappan Lake Blue?
Tappan Lake Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Tappan Lake Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.