Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Earth's Harmony |
| SKU | 237-5DB |
| Hex | #8EBCD7 |
| RGB | 142, 188, 215 |
| HSL | 202°, 48%, 70% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Dutch Boy Earth's Harmony
Earth's Harmony sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Earth's Harmony 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 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 blue from that brand.
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Earth's Harmony 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 #8EBCD7 in HSL space. Pair Earth's Harmony 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 Earth's Harmony Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Earth's Harmony 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 237-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Earth's Harmony is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If C2 Paint is your counter, order BD Warrenton Summer and you'll get the same color. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Bayou (801), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Earth's Harmony without repainting risk. See the full Blue Bayou swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Kompozit's nearest match is Mountain Main (0652), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Earth's Harmony without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Main swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Mountain Main (0652), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Earth's Harmony without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Main swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Valspar's nearest match is Angel Sol (8002-43C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Earth's Harmony without repainting risk. See the full Angel Sol swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bonnie Blue (DE5807), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Earth's Harmony without repainting risk. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
At Behr, the closest color to Earth's Harmony is Gentle Sky (PPU14-11) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Sky swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Earth's Harmony is Blue Beyond (SW 6961) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Beyond swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Earth's Harmony. The nearest is Viva La Bleu (PPG1242-3) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Viva La Bleu swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Backdrop has no exact twin of Earth's Harmony. The nearest is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Earth's Harmony — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 237-5DB instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Earth's Harmony — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 7.61). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 237-5DB instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Earth's Harmony
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Earth's Harmony — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 11.9). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 237-5DB instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →