Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Aquatica |
| SKU | 131-5DB |
| Hex | #49BCAF |
| RGB | 73, 188, 175 |
| HSL | 173°, 46%, 51% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Aquatica
Aquatica sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Aquatica is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Aquatica 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 #49BCAF in HSL space. Pair Aquatica 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 Aquatica Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aquatica 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 131-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Aquatica
Valspar's nearest match is Seafarer (5007-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.4 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquatica without repainting risk. See the full Seafarer swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aquatica
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Capri Seas (2047-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquatica without repainting risk. See the full Capri Seas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aquatica
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tint of Turquoise (PPG1232-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquatica without repainting risk. See the full Tint of Turquoise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aquatica
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Island Moment (0695), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aquatica without repainting risk. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aquatica
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aquatica is Synergy (SW 6938) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Synergy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aquatica
At Kompozit, the closest color to Aquatica is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aquatica
At Behr, the closest color to Aquatica is Teal Bayou (530D-6) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aquatica
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Aquatica. The nearest is Jade Mountain (DE5697) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jade Mountain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aquatica
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Aquatica — the nearest deck color, Pond Shimmer (BD24), is clearly different (ΔE 7.1). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 131-5DB instead. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aquatica
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Aquatica — the nearest deck color, Arsenic (NO. 214), is clearly different (ΔE 9.84). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 131-5DB instead. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aquatica
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Aquatica — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 11.69). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 131-5DB instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aquatica
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Aquatica — the nearest deck color, Vacay (PNT100-LT-44), is clearly different (ΔE 11.71). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 131-5DB instead. See the full Vacay swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Aquatica
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Aquatica — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 19.5). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 131-5DB instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →