Water Drop 238-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A3C3D8, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #A3C3D8 · 238-3DB
Water Drop
52%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Water Drop Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3C3D8
RGB163, 195, 216
Estimated LRV51.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Water Drop
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Water Drop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Drop are Blue Bows by PPG (a close digital match), Atlantis Blue by PPG (a close digital match), H2O by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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