Welcome Aboard 137-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #017AA2, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pacific Turquoise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #017AA2 · 137-7DB
Welcome Aboard
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Welcome Aboard Technical Profile
HEX Code#017AA2
RGB1, 122, 162
Estimated LRV16.5
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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Compare alternatives to Welcome Aboard
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pacific Turquoise
PPG
#0078A0
Close digital match
Blue Plate
Sherwin-Williams
#017CA7
Close digital match
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#2A7FA1
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Behr
#2C759A
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#0077A7
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Hirshfield's
#37799C
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Laguna Blue
Benjamin Moore
#01729D
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Peninsula
Vista Paint
#3B799C
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Wishing Well
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#0A85A9
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RAL
#3B83BD
Visible digital difference
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#4280B8
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Welcome Aboard
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Welcome Aboard
#017AA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2C4BAA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Welcome Aboard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Welcome Aboard 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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Welcome Aboard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Welcome Aboard have?
Welcome Aboard 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 Welcome Aboard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Welcome Aboard are Pacific Turquoise by PPG (a close digital match), Blue Plate by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Neptune by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Welcome Aboard'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 Welcome Aboard?
Welcome Aboard has a estimated lightness value of 16.5, 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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