Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Emilee's Smile |
| SKU | 134-5DB |
| Hex | #62BFCC |
| RGB | 98, 191, 204 |
| HSL | 187°, 51%, 59% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Emilee's Smile
Emilee's Smile sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Emilee's Smile 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Behr
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Emilee's Smile 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 #62BFCC in HSL space. Pair Emilee's Smile 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 Emilee's Smile Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Emilee's Smile 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 134-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Emilee's Smile is Faded Jeans (DE5752). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Faded Jeans and you'll get the same color. See the full Faded Jeans swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Madison Avenue (759), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Emilee's Smile without repainting risk. See the full Madison Avenue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
Kompozit's nearest match is Enchanted Evening (0673), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Emilee's Smile without repainting risk. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
At Behr, the closest color to Emilee's Smile is Tropical Splash (540D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Splash swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Emilee's Smile is Enchanted Evening (0673) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Emilee's Smile is High Dive (PPG1236-5) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Dive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
At Valspar, the closest color to Emilee's Smile is Rapids (5004-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.4 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapids swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Emilee's Smile is Surfin' (SW 9048) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Surfin' swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Emilee's Smile. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Emilee's Smile — the nearest deck color, Vacay (PNT100-LT-44), is clearly different (ΔE 9.42). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-5DB instead. See the full Vacay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Emilee's Smile — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 9.45). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-5DB instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Emilee's Smile — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 14.19). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-5DB instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Emilee's Smile
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Emilee's Smile — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 14.32). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-5DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →