Trois Etoiles 240-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #334262, LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Orchid from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #334262 · 240-7DB
Trois Etoiles
6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Trois Etoiles Technical Profile
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Trois Etoiles in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Trois Etoiles in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTrois Etoiles
Nearly identical
BehrBlack Orchid
Black Orchid
Behr
Nearly identical
Night on the Town
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dignified
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jazz Age Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Egyptian Violet
PPG
Very similar
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Fountain Pen
Kilz
Very similar
Symphony Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Skyline
Valspar
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Trois Etoiles
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Trois Etoiles
#334262
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#575078
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Trois Etoiles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Trois Etoiles 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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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Trois Etoiles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Trois Etoiles have?
Trois Etoiles by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) 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 Trois Etoiles in your own space before committing.
What colors match Trois Etoiles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Trois Etoiles are Black Orchid by Behr (a near-identical match), Night Flight by Behr (a very close match), Bon Nuit by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Trois Etoiles'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 Trois Etoiles?
Trois Etoiles has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Trois Etoiles's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.