Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Hipster Green |
| SKU | 232-4DB |
| Hex | #89ACA7 |
| RGB | 137, 172, 167 |
| HSL | 171°, 17%, 61% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Hipster Green
Hipster Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Hipster 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
17 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Hipster 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 #89ACA7 in HSL space. Pair Hipster 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 Hipster Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hipster 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 232-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hipster Green
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Drizzle (SW 6479), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hipster Green without repainting risk. See the full Drizzle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hipster Green
The closest Behr equivalent of Hipster Green is Stone Fence (720F-4). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Stone Fence and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hipster Green
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Hipster Green. The nearest is Del Mar Blue (704) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Del Mar Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hipster Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Hipster Green is Fog Blue (8003-38D) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fog Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hipster Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hipster Green is Donnegal (PPG1138-4) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Donnegal swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hipster Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Hipster Green is Donnegal (PPG1138-4) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Donnegal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hipster Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Drizzling Rain (HGSW 2314), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hipster Green without repainting risk. See the full Drizzling Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hipster Green
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Barrier Reef (DE5745), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hipster Green without repainting risk. See the full Barrier Reef swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hipster Green
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Hipster Green is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hipster Green
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hipster Green is Ballroom Blue (NO. 24) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ballroom Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hipster Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hipster Green is Peg's Promise (0702) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hipster Green
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hipster Green is Peg's Promise (0702) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hipster Green
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hipster Green is Inuvik Ice (C2-716) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inuvik Ice swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Hipster Green
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Hipster Green. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hipster Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hipster Green is Peg's Promise (0702) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →