Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | In The Abyss |
| SKU | 331-4DB |
| Hex | #8FA6A1 |
| RGB | 143, 166, 161 |
| HSL | 167°, 11%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy In The Abyss
In The Abyss sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
In The Abyss 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.
C2 Paint
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Clare
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to In The Abyss 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 #8FA6A1 in HSL space. Pair In The Abyss 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 In The Abyss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching In The Abyss 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 331-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of In The Abyss
C2 Paint's nearest match is Peppermint (C2-714), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In The Abyss without repainting risk. See the full Peppermint swatch →
Behr Equivalent of In The Abyss
Behr's nearest match is Lotus Leaf (PPU12-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In The Abyss without repainting risk. See the full Lotus Leaf swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of In The Abyss
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In The Abyss without repainting risk. See the full Spruce Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to In The Abyss is Del Mar Blue (704) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Del Mar Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to In The Abyss is Marine (SW 9659) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to In The Abyss is Agate Green (DE6298) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Clare, the closest color to In The Abyss is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to In The Abyss is Kathleen's Garden (0464) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of In The Abyss
Kompozit has no exact twin of In The Abyss. The nearest is Peg's Promise (0702) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of In The Abyss
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of In The Abyss. The nearest is Clean Slate (JG-75) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clean Slate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of In The Abyss
Valspar has no exact twin of In The Abyss. The nearest is Phoenix Tears (8003-35D) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Phoenix Tears swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of In The Abyss
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of In The Abyss — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7.66). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 331-4DB instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of In The Abyss
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of In The Abyss — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 8.75). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 331-4DB instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →