Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Gulf Coast Green |
| SKU | 332-5DB |
| Hex | #5C9598 |
| RGB | 92, 149, 152 |
| HSL | 183°, 25%, 48% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Gulf Coast Green
Gulf Coast Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Gulf Coast 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
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Gulf Coast 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 #5C9598 in HSL space. Pair Gulf Coast 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 Gulf Coast Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gulf Coast 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 332-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gulf Coast Green is Cloudburst (SW 6487). 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 26 vs 26). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cloudburst and you'll get the same color. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
Behr's nearest match is Vintage Teal (MQ6-33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gulf Coast Green without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Teal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
At Clare, the closest color to Gulf Coast Green is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gulf Coast Green is Churchill (C2-730) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gulf Coast Green is Rendezvous Bay (726) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rendezvous Bay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gulf Coast Green is Star City (DE5767) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star City swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gulf Coast Green. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gulf Coast Green. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
Valspar has no exact twin of Gulf Coast Green. The nearest is Teal & Tonic (M304) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teal & Tonic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gulf Coast Green. The nearest is Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Acapulco Cliffs swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gulf Coast Green — the nearest deck color, Spontaneous (JG-70), is clearly different (ΔE 8.15). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 332-5DB instead. See the full Spontaneous swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gulf Coast Green — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 8.37). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 332-5DB instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gulf Coast Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gulf Coast Green — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 11.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 332-5DB instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →