Tint of Blue 236-1DB is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D5E5E7, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spa Retreat from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #D5E5E7 · 236-1DB
Tint of Blue
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tint of Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5E5E7
RGB213, 229, 231
Estimated LRV76.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Tint of Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spa Retreat
Behr
#D4E4E6
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Aqua Sparkle
PPG
#D3E4E6
Close digital match
Aqua Ice
Kilz
#D4E5E6
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Blown Glass
Valspar
#D6E5E8
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Caribbean Sky
Vista Paint
#D6E4E5
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Polar Ice
Benjamin Moore
#D5E3E5
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Iceberg
Sherwin-Williams
#D6E4E7
Close digital match
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
#D9E6E8
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Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
#D0E4E5
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Air .06
Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Farrow & Ball
#DFE6EA
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Colors That Work With Tint of Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tint of Blue
#D5E5E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tint of Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tint of 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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Tint of Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tint of Blue have?
Tint of Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Tint of Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tint of Blue are Spa Retreat by Behr (a close digital match), Aqua Sparkle by PPG (a close digital match), Aqua Ice by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tint of 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 Tint of Blue?
Tint of Blue has a estimated lightness value of 76.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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