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Dutch Boy Lovebird Blue239-3DB · #ABBFD1 · LRV 50

Lovebird Blue reads as a cool blue tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dutch Boy 239-3DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY LOVEBIRD BLUE
RGB 171, 191, 209LRV 50

Color spec

BrandDutch Boy
NameLovebird Blue
SKU239-3DB
Hex#ABBFD1
RGB171, 191, 209
HSL208°, 29%, 75%
LRV50
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Dutch Boy Lovebird Blue

At LRV 50, Lovebird Blue is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Lovebird Blue is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6240 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 48
SW 6520 · #B2C7D3 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 55

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All blue at Behr →
N540-3 · #B0C1D2 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 52
PPU15-16 · #ADBBCB · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 49
MQ5-50 · #AEC4D0 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 53

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
808 · #A1BFD5 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 50
CC-878 · #A1BFD5 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 50
AF-535 · #ABC1CC · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 52
1662 · #A4C1CD · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 51

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2
All blue at Valspar →
T631 · #B2C1CF · ΔE 2 · LRV 52.1
8003-46B · #AFBFD3 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 51
4004-5B · #A8C3D8 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 52.4
P071 · #A8C3D3 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 52

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.52
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1160-3 · #AABECF · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 50
PPG1152-3 · #A8BFCE · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 50
PPG1162-3 · #ADBFD5 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 51
PPG1164-4 · #ADBBCF · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 49

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.42
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1160-3 · #ABBED0 · ΔE 0.42 · LRV 50
PPG1162-3 · #ADC0D6 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 51
PPG1152-3 · #A8C0CE · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 50
PPG1164-4 · #AEBBD0 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 49
HGSW 3356 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 48
HGSW 6240 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 48
HGSW 2386 · #B2C7D3 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 55
HGSW 6520 · #B2C7D3 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 55

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5870 · #A3B9CD · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 43
DE5800 · #A8BFCC · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 46
DE5793 · #A3BFCB · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 46

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 89 · #9EB6C8 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 45
NO. 27 · #B0BEC6 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 50
NO. CC6 · #AFC2C9 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 52

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.62
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0616 · #A4BFD8 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 50
0644 · #AFC7D7 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 55
0588 · #ABBBD4 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 49

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.61
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0644 · #ABC5D6 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 55
0588 · #A7BAD3 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 50
0616 · #9EBED8 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 50
0630 · #B3C6CE · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 55

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.74
All blue at Rodda →
R097 · #B3BEC5 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 51

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.45
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-768 · #A6BFDB · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 50

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All blue at Clare →
PNT100-MD-73 · #ADBECB · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 50

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.92
All blue at Portola Paints →
ILLUSION · #ADC7DF · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 55

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All blue at Annie Sloan →
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 50

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.79
All blue at Backdrop →
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 51

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.61
All blue at Kompozit →
0644 · #ABC5D6 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 53
0588 · #A7BAD3 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 48
0616 · #9EBED8 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 49
0630 · #B3C6CE · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 54

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Lovebird Blue within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

242-2DB · LRV 50
238-3DB · LRV 52
241-2DB · LRV 52
335-3DB · LRV 50
338-3DB · LRV 55
243-2DB · LRV 50

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #ABBFD1 in HSL space. Pair Lovebird Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#ABBFD1 + #D1BDAB
TRIADIC
#ABBFD1 · #D1ABBF · #BFD1AB
ANALOGOUS
#ABD1D0 · #ABBFD1 · #ABACD1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.89:1fail
Sample text on black
11.1:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Lovebird Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Lovebird Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 239-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Windy Blue (SW 6240) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windy Blue swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

Behr's nearest match is Vanity (N540-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lovebird Blue without repainting risk. See the full Vanity swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Lovebird Blue. The nearest is Serenata (AF-535) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 50). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serenata swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At Valspar, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Penelope (8003-46B) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Penelope swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lovebird Blue is Rendezvous (PPG1160-3). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Rendezvous and you'll get the same color. See the full Rendezvous swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

The closest Glidden equivalent of Lovebird Blue is Rendezvous (PPG1160-3). At ΔE 0.42 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50). If Glidden is your counter, order Rendezvous and you'll get the same color. See the full Rendezvous swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Peace River (DE5800) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peace River swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lovebird Blue. The nearest is Parma Gray (NO. 27) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parma Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Bluette (0616) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bluette swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Dancing in the Rain (0644) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing in the Rain swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

Rodda has no exact twin of Lovebird Blue. The nearest is Kefi (R097) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 50). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kefi swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Tidal (C2-768) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tidal swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

Clare's nearest match is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lovebird Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Illusion (ILLUSION) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Illusion swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

Backdrop has no exact twin of Lovebird Blue. The nearest is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 50). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Lovebird Blue

At Kompozit, the closest color to Lovebird Blue is Dancing in the Rain (0644) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 50) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing in the Rain swatch →

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