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Dutch Boy Aqua Springs132-1DB · #DCE9E3 · LRV 79

Aqua Springs reads as a cool green tone — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dutch Boy 132-1DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY AQUA SPRINGS
RGB 220, 233, 227LRV 79

Color spec

BrandDutch Boy
NameAqua Springs
SKU132-1DB
Hex#DCE9E3
RGB220, 233, 227
HSL152°, 23%, 89%
LRV79
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyWhite
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About Dutch Boy Aqua Springs

Aqua Springs is very light — LRV 79, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.

Aqua Springs shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.

Closest matches by brand

14 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 white from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All white at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6490 · #DFE8E4 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 79
SW 6483 · #D8EBE6 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 80
SW 6476 · #E0E7E2 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 78
SW 6777 · #DCE9E9 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 79

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.42
All white at Behr →
N460-1 · #DCE8E2 · ΔE 0.42 · LRV 78
N500-1 · #DEEAE7 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 80
HDC-WR15-5 · #DAEAE7 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 80
BL-W01 · #DFE9E6 · ΔE 2 · LRV 80

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.22
All white at Benjamin Moore →
846 · #DDEAE4 · ΔE 0.22 · LRV 80
842 · #D9E7DF · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 77
2136-70 · #DCE7E6 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 78
848 · #D8EBE1 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 79

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All white at Valspar →
5004-3A · #DDE7E1 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 78.2
V099-1 · #DFE7E0 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 78.3
8003-38A · #DBE7E6 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 78
V103-1 · #DBE7E6 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 78.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1137-3 · #DBEBE7 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 80
PPG1136-2 · #DEE7E2 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 78
PPG1134-3 · #DEEAE0 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 80
PPG1230-1 · #D8EAE4 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 79

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All white at Glidden →
PPG1136-2 · #DEE8E3 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 79
PPG1230-1 · #D9EAE5 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 79
PPG1136-1 · #E0E9E4 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 80
PPG1132-1 · #DBE9DF · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 79

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All white at Dunn-Edwards →
DET555 · #D6EAE8 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 79
DE5652 · #E0E8DB · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 73
DE5770 · #D9E6E8 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 71
DE6323 · #E2E7E7 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 73

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.5
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-115 · #E5E8E4 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 80

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 252 · #E0E6DD · ΔE 3 · LRV 78

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All white at Diamond Vogel →
0495 · #DAE5E0 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 76
0685 · #D9EAE5 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 79
0481 · #DCE5DE · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 77
0439 · #E3E6DF · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 78

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All white at Hirshfield's →
0495 · #D9E5E0 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 76
0685 · #D6E9E4 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 79
0467 · #E5EAE3 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 81
0439 · #E2E6DE · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 77

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.36
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-947 · #E5EAE4 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 81
C2-755 · #D9E4E5 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 76
C2-721 · #D0E7E6 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 76

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All white at Clare →
PNT100-LT-72 · #DDE6DF · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 77
PNT100-LT-06 · #E3E7E4 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 79

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All white at Kompozit →
0495 · #D9E5E0 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 76
0685 · #D6E9E4 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 78
0467 · #E5EAE3 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 81
0439 · #E2E6DE · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 78

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Aqua Springs within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

233-1DB · LRV 80
232-1DB · LRV 79
430-1DB · LRV 80
135-1DB · LRV 81
336-1DB · LRV 78
237-1DB · LRV 80

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DCE9E3 in HSL space. Pair Aqua Springs with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DCE9E3 + #E9DCE2
TRIADIC
#DCE9E3 · #E3DCE9 · #E9E3DC
ANALOGOUS
#DCE9DD · #DCE9E3 · #DCE9E9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.25:1fail
Sample text on black
16.81:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Aqua Springs Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Aqua Springs 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 132-1DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Springs

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Timid Blue (SW 6490), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 79 vs 79) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Springs without repainting risk. See the full Timid Blue swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Aqua Springs

The closest Behr equivalent of Aqua Springs is Evening White (N460-1). At ΔE 0.42 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 78 vs 79). If Behr is your counter, order Evening White and you'll get the same color. See the full Evening White swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqua Springs

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Aqua Springs is Come Sail Away (846). At ΔE 0.22 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 79). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Come Sail Away and you'll get the same color. See the full Come Sail Away swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Aqua Springs

Valspar's nearest match is Pirate Coast (5004-3A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 78.2 vs 79) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Springs without repainting risk. See the full Pirate Coast swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Springs

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rainsong (PPG1136-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 78 vs 79) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Springs without repainting risk. See the full Rainsong swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Springs

Glidden's nearest match is Rainsong (PPG1136-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 79 vs 79) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Springs without repainting risk. See the full Rainsong swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aqua Springs

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aqua Springs is Aquamarine (DET555) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 79 vs 79) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquamarine swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aqua Springs

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Aqua Springs. The nearest is Cloudy Gray (JG-115) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 79). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloudy Gray swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aqua Springs

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Aqua Springs is Pavilion Blue (NO. 252) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 78 vs 79) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pavilion Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aqua Springs

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dillard's Blue (0685), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 79 vs 79) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Springs without repainting risk. See the full Dillard's Blue swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aqua Springs

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Aqua Springs is Dillard's Blue (0685) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 79 vs 79) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dillard's Blue swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Aqua Springs

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aqua Springs is Chopin Etude (C2-947) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 79) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chopin Etude swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Aqua Springs

Clare's nearest match is Flow State (PNT100-LT-72), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 79) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Springs without repainting risk. See the full Flow State swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Aqua Springs

At Kompozit, the closest color to Aqua Springs is Dillard's Blue (0685) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 78 vs 79) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dillard's Blue swatch →

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