Water Drop 238-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A3C3D8, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Bows from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3C3D8 · 238-3DB
Water Drop
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Water Drop Technical Profile
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Water Drop in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water Drop in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWater Drop
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Bows
Blue Bows
PPG
Nearly identical
H2O
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Chambray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oh Boy!
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gentle Sky
Behr
Very similar
Anchors Away
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sound Waves
Valspar
Very similar
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Drop
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Drop
#A3C3D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8085B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Drop
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Drop 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.
Water Drop — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Drop have?
Water Drop 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 Water Drop in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Drop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Drop are Blue Bows by PPG (a near-identical match), Atlantis Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), H2O by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water Drop'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 Water Drop?
Water Drop has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.8, 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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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 Water Drop's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.