Dutch Tile Blue
Dutch Tile Blue is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 28 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#9AABAB
LRV
38.94
Dutch Tile Blue in Real Rooms
Dutch Tile Blue has a medium-high LRV of 38.94 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room and kitchen cabinets.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Dutch Tile Blue in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom tiles and fixtures complement walls painted in cool Dutch Tile Blue.
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5 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Dutch Tile Blue really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bedroom walls glow in a deep Dutch Tile Blue, creating a serene retreat.
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Walls painted in Dutch Tile Blue create a serene bedroom retreat.
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Shiplap walls in Dutch Tile Blue bring coastal charm to this kids' room.
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Horizontal shiplap detailing in Dutch Tile Blue adds texture and depth to the bedroom.
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Soft Dutch Tile Blue walls establish a calming atmosphere in this bedroom space.
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3 Front Door Photos
A front door in Dutch Tile Blue changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
The front door painted in Dutch Tile Blue makes a bold architectural statement.
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A Dutch Tile Blue front door makes a bold architectural statement at the entryway.
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Paneled trim frames this Dutch Tile Blue entry door with timeless character.
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1 Home Office Photo
Dutch Tile Blue in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Built-in shelving displays against walls finished in Dutch Tile Blue.
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4 House Photos
When choosing Dutch Tile Blue for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Exterior siding in Dutch Tile Blue defines this home's classic character.
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House exterior painted Dutch Tile Blue creates timeless curb appeal.
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Exterior trim in Dutch Tile Blue complements the home's architecture.
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The home's siding in Dutch Tile Blue evokes classic coastal design.
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3 Kitchen Photos
Using Dutch Tile Blue in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Kitchen cabinetry in Dutch Tile Blue provides striking contrast with white countertops.
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Kitchen island cabinetry finished in Dutch Tile Blue anchors the layout.
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Lower cabinets in Dutch Tile Blue balance white upper cabinetry.
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8 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Dutch Tile Blue acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Wall paneling in Dutch Tile Blue adds depth to this living room.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Dutch Tile Blue cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Cabinet doors in Dutch Tile Blue line this contemporary kitchen.
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Kitchen island in Dutch Tile Blue serves as the room's centerpiece.
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Kitchen cabinetry in Dutch Tile Blue offers a fresh, distinctive storage solution.
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 39, Greek Villa is decisively the brighter choice.
Dutch Tile Blue reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 13), opening up a space where Needlepoint Navy encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 41 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 41 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Stardew reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (39 vs 33) makes Dutch Tile Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (45 vs 39) makes Languid Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 39), opening up a space where Dutch Tile Blue encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (50 vs 39) makes Studio Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 39 vs 5, Dutch Tile Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Vaguely Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 39), opening up a space where Dutch Tile Blue encloses it.
Dutch Tile Blue reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 4), opening up a space where Rockweed encloses it.
Dutch Tile Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dutch Tile Blue reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 5), opening up a space where Cracked Pepper encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (45 vs 39) makes Online the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (48 vs 39) makes Colonial Revival Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 12-point LRV gap (51 vs 39) makes Samovar Silver the marginally brighter of the two.
Gray Screen reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 39), opening up a space where Dutch Tile Blue encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 39 vs 26, Dutch Tile Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (39 vs 33) makes Dutch Tile Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Dutch Tile Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.