Welcome Aboard 137-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #017AA2, 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.
Ref. #017AA2 · 137-7DB
Welcome Aboard
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Welcome Aboard Technical Profile
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Welcome Aboard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Welcome Aboard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWelcome Aboard
Nearly identical
PPGPacific Turquoise
Pacific Turquoise
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Plate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Bering Wave
Behr
Very similar
Summer Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peninsula
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Laguna Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Peninsula
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wishing Well
Valspar
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Welcome Aboard
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Welcome Aboard.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Welcome Aboard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Welcome Aboard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Welcome Aboard are Pacific Turquoise by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Plate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Welcome Aboard's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.