Little Boy Blu 9054 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C7D8DB, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Salty Air from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7D8DB · 9054
Little Boy Blu
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Little Boy Blu Technical Profile
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Little Boy Blu in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Little Boy Blu in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLittle Boy Blu
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySalty Air
Salty Air
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Windy Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lament Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sky Diving
PPG
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Offshore Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Polished Cotton
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Little Boy Blu
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Little Boy Blu
#C7D8DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Little Boy Blu
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Little Boy Blu 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Little Boy Blu.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Little Boy Blu — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Little Boy Blu have?
Little Boy Blu by Sherwin-Williams 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 Little Boy Blu in your own space before committing.
What colors match Little Boy Blu from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Little Boy Blu are Salty Air by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sierra Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Windy Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Little Boy Blu'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 Little Boy Blu?
Little Boy Blu has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Little Boy Blu's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.