Tumbled Blue 237-1DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DCEAEB, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breathless from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCEAEB · 237-1DB
Tumbled Blue
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tumbled Blue Technical Profile
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Tumbled Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tumbled 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 BoyTumbled Blue
Nearly identical
PPGBreathless
Breathless
PPG
Nearly identical
Aloha
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sky High
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Whispery Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whispering Spring
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ash White
Behr
Nearly identical
Aquafir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tumbled Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tumbled Blue
#DCEAEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tumbled Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tumbled 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 Tumbled 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.
Tumbled Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tumbled Blue have?
Tumbled Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Tumbled Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tumbled Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tumbled Blue are Breathless by PPG (a near-identical match), Aloha by Valspar (a near-identical match), Visionary by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tumbled 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 Tumbled Blue?
Tumbled Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tumbled Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.