Western Green 233-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #3AA9AE, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aquarium from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3AA9AE · 233-6DB
Western Green
32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Western Green Technical Profile
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Western Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Western Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWestern Green
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAquarium
Aquarium
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Square
Behr
Nearly identical
Palm Coast Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seawall
Kilz
Nearly identical
Montego Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brookside
Vista Paint
Very similar
Marine Blue
PPG
Very similar
Exotic Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Pleasant Stream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Western Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Western Green
#3AA9AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B8BB0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Western Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Western Green 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 Western Green.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Western Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Western Green have?
Western Green 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 Western Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Western Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Western Green are Aquarium by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Square by Behr (a near-identical match), Aruba Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Western Green'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 Western Green?
Western Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.3, 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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Related Reading
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 Western Green's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.