Dutch Tile Blue by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ref. #9AABAB · 31

Dutch Tile Blue

39%LRV Value
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Dutch Tile Blue 31 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9AABAB, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Mountain Creek Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dutch Tile Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#9AABAB
RGB154, 171, 171
LRV38.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Dutch Tile Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dutch Tile Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsDutch Tile Blue
Nearly identical
PPGSilver Mountain Creek Green

Silver Mountain Creek Green

PPG

Nearly identical

Beacon Fog

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stormy Bay

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Blue Arrow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mission Bay Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Silken Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Veranda Charm

Behr

Very similar

Water .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Explore the Shore

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sardine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Endless Rain

Kilz

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Colors That Work With Dutch Tile Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dutch Tile Blue

#9AABAB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8599AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dutch Tile Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Meditative

Complement

Abbey Stone

Dutch Tile Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rita's Rouge

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ablaze

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Meditative

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Halcyon Green

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Network Gray

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Aqua‐Sphere

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Aleutian

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Vesper Violet

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Newbury Moss

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Manchester Brown

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Heather Field

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Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

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Dutch Tile Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dutch Tile Blue have?
Dutch Tile Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dutch Tile Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dutch Tile Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dutch Tile Blue are Silver Mountain Creek Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Beacon Fog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Polaris by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dutch Tile 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 Dutch Tile Blue?
Dutch Tile Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.9, 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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