Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Alchemist Blue |
| SKU | 339-3DB |
| Hex | #A2B0C0 |
| RGB | 162, 176, 192 |
| HSL | 212°, 19%, 69% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Alchemist Blue
Alchemist Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Alchemist Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Alchemist 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A2B0C0 in HSL space. Pair Alchemist Blue 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 Alchemist Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Alchemist 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 339-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Alchemist Blue. The nearest is Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Faded Flaxflower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Alchemist Blue is Hydrangea Blossom (ICC-55) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hydrangea Blossom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Alchemist Blue is Porcelain Glaze (CSP-550) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porcelain Glaze swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Alchemist Blue is Blue Echo (8004-44C). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Blue Echo and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Echo swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sterling Silver (PPG1163-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Alchemist Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Alchemist Blue is Innuendo (PPG1165-4) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Innuendo swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Alchemist Blue. The nearest is Behind Blue Eyes (HGSW 3345) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Behind Blue Eyes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Alchemist Blue. The nearest is Country Air (DET581) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Air swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Alchemist Blue. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Alchemist Blue is Blue Pot (0624). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Blue Pot and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Alchemist Blue is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Alchemist Blue is Sheer Clouds (R087) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Stockholm (C2-750), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Alchemist Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Alchemist Blue. The nearest is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Alchemist Blue is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →