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DUTCH BOY · 232-4DB

Dutch Boy Hipster Green#89ACA7 · LRV 38

Hipster Green reads as a blue-green / cool — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 232-4DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY HIPSTER GREEN
RGB 137, 172, 167 LRV 38

Color spec

Brand Dutch Boy
Name Hipster Green
SKU 232-4DB
Hex #89ACA7
RGB 137, 172, 167
HSL 171°, 17%, 61%
LRV 38
Undertone blue-green / cool
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 at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 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.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.27
All teal at Behr →
720F-4 · #8AACA7 · ΔE 0.27 · LRV 38
BXC-66 · #8DAAA1 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 37
HDC-CL-25 · #90ACAA · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 38
540F-4 · #81B0B2 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 39
N500-4 · #90ABAC · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 38

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6479 · #8CAEAB · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 39
SW 6486 · #7BB1B2 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 39
SW 9659 · #94A69D · ΔE 5.39 · LRV 36
SW 6458 · #91AF9D · ΔE 5.53 · LRV 39
SW 9057 · #88ABB4 · ΔE 6.59 · LRV 38

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5745 · #8CAEAC · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 36
DET550 · #90B1AE · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 41
DEC787 · #93A8A7 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 35
DE6305 · #95A7A4 · ΔE 5.43 · LRV 34
DE5773 · #8BA8AE · ΔE 5.94 · LRV 34

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.25
All teal at Kompozit →
0702 · #8CACA2 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 38
0484 · #9AAFAF · ΔE 5.49 · LRV 41
0498 · #92ADB2 · ΔE 5.87 · LRV 39
0457 · #93A394 · ΔE 7.31 · LRV 35
0490 · #9CAAAC · ΔE 8.21 · LRV 39

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1138-4 · #8DADA3 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 38
PPG1143-4 · #94B0A9 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 40
PPG1136-5 · #91A59D · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 35
PPG1139-4 · #81AA96 · ΔE 6.36 · LRV 36
PPG1149-4 · #96AFB6 · ΔE 7.35 · LRV 41

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All teal at C2 Paint →
BD25 · #91B4AE · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 42
C2-716 · #92AEAC · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 39
C2-714 · #91A79F · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 36
C2-715 · #9EACA0 · ΔE 7.18 · LRV 39
C2-732 · #89A5B2 · ΔE 9.51 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All teal at Valspar →
8003-38D · #8EADAC · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 39
V102-4 · #8EADAC · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 38.6
V101-4 · #94AEA9 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 39.4
V100-4 · #98ABA7 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 38.5
8003-35D · #8DA898 · ΔE 5.15 · LRV 36

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.67
All teal at Magnolia Home →
JG-77 · #8FB4B2 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 42
JG-75 · #97A399 · ΔE 7.7 · LRV 35
JG-84 · #91A1A4 · ΔE 8.11 · LRV 34
JG-89 · #8CA8B4 · ΔE 8.96 · LRV 37
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 10.84 · LRV 38

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All teal at Clare →
PNT100-LT-44 · #90B5B3 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 42
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 41
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 5.53 · LRV 38
PNT100-MD-58 · #8EA992 · ΔE 7.54 · LRV 36
PNT100-LT-38 · #90A6AE · ΔE 8.35 · LRV 36

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.24
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0702 · #93B1A6 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 40
0485 · #8BA1A1 · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 33
0498 · #98B0B4 · ΔE 6.3 · LRV 41
0464 · #96A59D · ΔE 6.36 · LRV 36
0457 · #99A899 · ΔE 7.36 · LRV 37

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.96
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 82 · #99B0AB · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 41
NO. 214 · #84B59C · ΔE 8.33 · LRV 40
NO. 81 · #94A68A · ΔE 10.28 · LRV 35
NO. 25 · #9A9F94 · ΔE 10.68 · LRV 34
NO. 265 · #9EA09D · ΔE 12.14 · LRV 35

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.06
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
704 · #93A9A0 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 38
HC-142 · #93A9A0 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 38
641 · #83AC9D · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 37
634 · #8AAB98 · ΔE 5.75 · LRV 37
HC-132 · #8AAB98 · ΔE 5.75 · LRV 37

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.57
All teal at Backdrop →
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 9.57 · LRV 41
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 10.8 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 11.24 · LRV 35
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 17.5 · LRV 33
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 20.54 · LRV 33

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The 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.

333-4DB · LRV 37
331-4DB · LRV 36
334-4DB · LRV 39
332-4DB · LRV 34
336-4DB · LRV 38
432-4DB · LRV 37

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#89ACA7 + #AC898E
TRIADIC
#89ACA7 · #A789AC · #ACA789
ANALOGOUS
#89AC96 · #89ACA7 · #89A0AC

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.46:1 fail
Sample text on black
8.52:1 AAA

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hipster Green

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hipster Green. The nearest is Dix Blue (NO. 82) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dix Blue 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 →

Clare Equivalent of Hipster Green

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Hipster Green — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 5.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 232-4DB instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Hipster Green

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hipster Green — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 10.8). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 232-4DB instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →

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