The Big Blue
133-7DB · #01828A · LRV 16 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Newburg Green11
- 3The Big Blue16
- 4Adirondack Blue22
- 5Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is The Big Blue, Really?
The Big Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 133-7DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for The Big Blue
The Big Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes The Big Blue
With an LRV of 16, The Big Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about The Big Blue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dutch Boy 133-7DB directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | GulfstreamSW 6768 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.4 | 18 | Color page → |
| Behr | CaribePPU13-01 · Behr | 2.4 | 17 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Surf Blue2056-30 · Benjamin Moore | 1.5 | 18 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Ocean ReefV067-5 · Valspar | 1.7 | 17.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | BermudaPPG1150-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.7 | 17 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Jade JewelPPG1147-6 · Glidden | 2.5 | 17 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to The Big 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #01828A in HSL space. Pair The Big Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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