Valor 337-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A1B7C1, estimated LRV 45 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cat's Meow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A1B7C1 · 337-3DB
Valor
45%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Valor Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1B7C1
RGB161, 183, 193
Estimated LRV45.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cat's Meow
Valspar
#9FB4BD
Close digital match
Faded Flaxflower
Sherwin-Williams
#9EB4C0
Close digital match
Exhale
Benjamin Moore
#A0B9C2
Close digital match
Bali Blue
Vista Paint
#A1B4BF
Close digital match
Beach Water
Kilz
#A5BAC1
Close digital match
Power Gray
Behr
#9CAFB7
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#9EB0BB
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#A7B8C4
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#A4BEC6
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Colors That Work With Valor
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Valor
#A1B7C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Valor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Valor 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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Valor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Valor have?
Valor by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Valor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Valor are Cat's Meow by Valspar (a close digital match), Faded Flaxflower by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Soft Shore by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Valor'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 Valor?
Valor has a estimated lightness value of 45.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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