Duchess Blue 30BB 47/179 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A3B5D7, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Dreams from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3B5D7 · 30BB 47/179
Duchess Blue
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Duchess Blue Technical Profile
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Duchess Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Duchess Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDuchess Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTwilight Dreams
Twilight Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ticklish
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Washed Indigo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sail into the Horizon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Musical Play
Kilz
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Meadow Phlox
Behr
Very similar
Sapphire Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Duchess Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Duchess Blue
#A3B5D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8881B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Duchess Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Duchess Blue 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Duchess Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Duchess Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Duchess Blue have?
Duchess Blue by PPG has a neutral 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 Duchess Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Duchess Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Duchess Blue are Twilight Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Ticklish by Valspar (a near-identical match), Summer by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Duchess Blue'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 Duchess Blue?
Duchess Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Duchess Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.