Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Coastal Way |
| SKU | 236-5DB |
| Hex | #4F91AF |
| RGB | 79, 145, 175 |
| HSL | 199°, 38%, 50% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dutch Boy Coastal Way
Coastal Way sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Coastal Way is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Annie Sloan
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Coastal Way 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 #4F91AF in HSL space. Pair Coastal Way 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 Coastal Way Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coastal Way 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 236-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coastal Way
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Coastal Way. The nearest is Manitou Blue (SW 6501) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manitou Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Coastal Way
At Behr, the closest color to Coastal Way is Empire Blue (MQ5-56) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Empire Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coastal Way
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Poolside (775), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Way without repainting risk. See the full Poolside swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coastal Way
The closest Valspar equivalent of Coastal Way is Rushing Rapids (5001-8A). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.8 vs 25). If Valspar is your counter, order Rushing Rapids and you'll get the same color. See the full Rushing Rapids swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coastal Way
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Vanity (PPG1157-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Way without repainting risk. See the full Vanity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Coastal Way
Glidden's nearest match is Vanity (PPG1157-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Way without repainting risk. See the full Vanity swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coastal Way
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Coastal Way. The nearest is Manitou Blue (HGSW 2353) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manitou Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coastal Way
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Coastal Way. The nearest is Aegean Sea (DE5788) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aegean Sea swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coastal Way
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Coastal Way. The nearest is Yard Blue (NO. G12) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yard Blue swatch →