Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Elf'n Green |
| SKU | 332-3DB |
| Hex | #A0BBB8 |
| RGB | 160, 187, 184 |
| HSL | 173°, 17%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Elf'n Green
Elf'n Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Elf'n Green 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Elf'n Green 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 #A0BBB8 in HSL space. Pair Elf'n Green 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 Elf'n Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Elf'n Green 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 332-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elf'n Green
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Elf'n Green is Festoon Aqua (SW 19). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Festoon Aqua and you'll get the same color. See the full Festoon Aqua swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Valspar's nearest match is Chance of Showers (M344), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elf'n Green without repainting risk. See the full Chance of Showers swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rhine River (689), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elf'n Green without repainting risk. See the full Rhine River swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Elf'n Green
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Elf'n Green is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Elf'n Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Elf'n Green is Colonial Aqua (1148-4) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Colonial Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Elf'n Green
At Behr, the closest color to Elf'n Green is Water Surface (QE-43) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Water Surface swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Elf'n Green
At Clare, the closest color to Elf'n Green is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Elf'n Green. The nearest is Bidwell Blue (DET551) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Elf'n Green. The nearest is Texas Summer (JG-64) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Elf'n Green. The nearest is Green Blue (NO. 84) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Elf'n Green — the nearest deck color, Ocean Cruise (0477), is clearly different (ΔE 5.19). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 332-3DB instead. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Elf'n Green — the nearest deck color, Gaelic Garden (0463), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 332-3DB instead. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Elf'n Green — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 6.39). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 332-3DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →