Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Alchemist Blue |
| SKU | 339-3DB |
| Hex | #A2B0C0 |
| RGB | 162, 176, 192 |
| HSL | 212°, 19%, 69% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| 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 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 gray from that brand.
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Sherwin-Williams
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Alchemist Blue. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 3.5 — 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 Lulworth Blue 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 →
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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Alchemist Blue — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 339-3DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Alchemist Blue — the nearest deck color, Tranquil Waters (JG-162), is clearly different (ΔE 9.07). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 339-3DB instead. See the full Tranquil Waters swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Alchemist Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Alchemist Blue — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 11.54). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 339-3DB instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →