Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Grayed Aqua |
| SKU | 428-4DB |
| Hex | #9CB8B6 |
| RGB | 156, 184, 182 |
| HSL | 176°, 16%, 67% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Grayed Aqua
Grayed Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Grayed Aqua 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.
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Grayed Aqua 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 #9CB8B6 in HSL space. Pair Grayed Aqua 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 Grayed Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grayed Aqua 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 428-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Grayed Aqua is Festoon Aqua (SW 19). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). 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 Grayed Aqua
Valspar's nearest match is Chance of Showers (M344), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grayed Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Chance of Showers swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kensington Green (710), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grayed Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Kensington Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
Behr's nearest match is Opal Silk (PPU12-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grayed Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Opal Silk swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Grayed Aqua is Cadeau (C2-718) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cadeau swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Grayed Aqua is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Grayed Aqua is Dix Blue (NO. 82) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
At Clare, the closest color to Grayed Aqua is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Grayed Aqua is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Grayed Aqua. The nearest is Pistachio Ice Cream (DE5717) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pistachio Ice Cream swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Grayed Aqua. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Grayed Aqua — the nearest deck color, Gaelic Garden (0463), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 428-4DB instead. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Grayed Aqua
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Grayed Aqua — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 6.18). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 428-4DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →