Big Sky Country
136-4DB · #67B5CE · LRV 40 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Big Sky Country40
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Big Sky Country, Really?
Big Sky Country reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 136-4DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Big Sky Country
Big Sky Country 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.
How Lighting Changes Big Sky Country
Big Sky Country 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.
Most complaints about Big Sky Country are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dutch Boy 136-4DB directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | FlywaySW 6794 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 39 | Color page → |
| Behr | Ocean View560D-5 · Behr | 1.1 | 39 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Atlantis Blue768 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 40 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Water Fountain5001-10A · Valspar | 1.6 | 42.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | High DivePPG1236-5 · PPG / Glidden | 4.0 | 41 | Color page → |
| Glidden | High DivePPG1236-5 · Glidden | 3.7 | 41 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Big Sky Country within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #67B5CE in HSL space. Pair Big Sky Country with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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