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 | cool blue-green tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of In The Abyss
Glidden's nearest match is Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In The Abyss
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to In The Abyss is Desert Lake (HGSW 3295) — very close at ΔE 3.42, 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 Desert Lake 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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to In The Abyss is Ballroom Blue (NO. 24) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) 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 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to In The Abyss is Melville (H0074) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melville swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Rodda, the closest color to In The Abyss is Dried Hydrangea (R074) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
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 →
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 →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of In The Abyss
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of In The Abyss. The nearest is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) at ΔE 4.48 — 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 Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of In The Abyss
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to In The Abyss is Blue Harbor (371675) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Harbor 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 →