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 | cool blue-green tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Elf'n Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Elf'n Green is Lazy River (PPG1148-4) — 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 Lazy River swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elf'n Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Worn Turquoise (HGSW 2315), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elf'n Green without repainting risk. See the full Worn Turquoise 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
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Elf'n Green is Powder Blue (NO. 23) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Lucinda (H0042), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). 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 Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Elf'n Green
At Rodda, the closest color to Elf'n Green is Patina (CA190) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patina 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 →
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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Elf'n Green. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Elf'n Green
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elf'n Green without repainting risk. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →