Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Estuary |
| SKU | 235-6DB |
| Hex | #488AA3 |
| RGB | 72, 138, 163 |
| HSL | 196°, 39%, 46% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Estuary
With an LRV of 22, Estuary is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Estuary works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Estuary 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 #488AA3 in HSL space. Pair Estuary 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 Estuary Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Estuary 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 235-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Estuary
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Secure Blue (SW 6508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Estuary without repainting risk. See the full Secure Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Estuary
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Estuary is Raging Tide (DE5809) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raging Tide swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Estuary
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Estuary is Blue Daisy (2062-40) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Daisy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Estuary
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Estuary is Cosmopolitan (PPG1158-5) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cosmopolitan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Estuary
Valspar has no exact twin of Estuary. The nearest is Rickrack (V068-5) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20.7 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rickrack swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Estuary
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Estuary — the nearest deck color, Peninsula (0654), is clearly different (ΔE 5.44). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 235-6DB instead. See the full Peninsula swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Estuary
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Estuary — the nearest deck color, Blue Bliss (0675), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 235-6DB instead. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Estuary
Behr doesn't make a true equivalent of Estuary — the nearest deck color, Prophetic Sea (MQ6-34), is clearly different (ΔE 5.92). For an exact match, any Behr retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 235-6DB instead. See the full Prophetic Sea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Estuary
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Estuary — the nearest deck color, Blue Moon (C2-764), is clearly different (ΔE 8.51). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 235-6DB instead. See the full Blue Moon swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Estuary
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Estuary — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 8.93). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 235-6DB instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Estuary
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Estuary — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 10.49). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 235-6DB instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Estuary
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Estuary — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 12.08). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 235-6DB instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Estuary
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Estuary — the nearest deck color, Tranquility (JG-78), is clearly different (ΔE 12.62). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 235-6DB instead. See the full Tranquility swatch →