Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Translucent |
| SKU | 231-3DB |
| Hex | #B3CDBF |
| RGB | 179, 205, 191 |
| HSL | 148°, 21%, 75% |
| LRV | 57 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Dutch Boy Translucent
At LRV 57, Translucent is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its green 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.
Translucent 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. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Clare
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Translucent within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B3CDBF in HSL space. Pair Translucent with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dutch Boy Translucent Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Translucent 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 231-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Translucent
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Translucent is Bridal Bouquet (632). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 55 vs 57). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bridal Bouquet and you'll get the same color. See the full Bridal Bouquet swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Translucent
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Aloe (SW 6464), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 55 vs 57) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Translucent without repainting risk. See the full Aloe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Translucent
Kompozit's nearest match is Uninhibited (0700), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 57) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Translucent without repainting risk. See the full Uninhibited swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Translucent
At Behr, the closest color to Translucent is Jazzy Jade (T13-12) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 57) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jazzy Jade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Translucent
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Translucent is Steamy Spring (DE5709) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 54 vs 57) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steamy Spring swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Translucent
At Valspar, the closest color to Translucent is Wave Runner (8002-35C) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wave Runner swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Translucent
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Translucent. The nearest is Cassiopeia (PPG1141-3) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cassiopeia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Translucent
Clare has no exact twin of Translucent. The nearest is Views (PNT100-LT-35) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Views swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Translucent
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Translucent. The nearest is Au Contraire (C2-703) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Au Contraire swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Translucent
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Translucent. The nearest is Teresa's Green (NO. 236) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teresa's Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Translucent
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Translucent. The nearest is Seafoam Dream (H068) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seafoam Dream swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Translucent
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Translucent — the nearest deck color, Vibrant Horizon (JG-88), is clearly different (ΔE 7.59). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 231-3DB instead. See the full Vibrant Horizon swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Translucent
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Translucent — the nearest deck color, Real Real (BD-RR), is clearly different (ΔE 13.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 231-3DB instead. See the full Real Real swatch →