Tender Blue 236-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A9C9D7, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vast Sky from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A9C9D7 · 236-3DB
Tender Blue
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tender Blue Technical Profile
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Tender Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tender 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 BoyTender Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsVast Sky
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer Rain
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greenhow Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sonata
PPG
Nearly identical
Quiet Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Liberty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Calico
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tender Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tender Blue
#A9C9D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#838BAF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tender Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tender 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 Tender 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.
Tender Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tender Blue have?
Tender 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 Tender Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tender Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tender Blue are Vast Sky by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Summer Rain by Valspar (a near-identical match), Soft Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tender 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 Tender Blue?
Tender Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Tender Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.