Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Mermaid Tail |
| SKU | 131-6DB |
| Hex | #01A290 |
| RGB | 1, 162, 144 |
| HSL | 173°, 99%, 32% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dutch Boy Mermaid Tail
Mermaid Tail sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Mermaid Tail is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Mermaid Tail 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 #01A290 in HSL space. Pair Mermaid Tail 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 Mermaid Tail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mermaid Tail 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 131-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Turquish (SW 6939), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mermaid Tail without repainting risk. See the full Turquish swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
At Behr, the closest color to Mermaid Tail is Tropical Sea (HDC-MD-22) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Sea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mermaid Tail is Albuquerque Teal (607) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Albuquerque Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
At Valspar, the closest color to Mermaid Tail is Laguna Green (5007-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laguna Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mermaid Tail is Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grecian Isle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
At Glidden, the closest color to Mermaid Tail is Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grecian Isle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mermaid Tail. The nearest is Tropical Cay (HGSW 1303) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mermaid Tail is Hi Tech Turquoise (DEFD41). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Hi Tech Turquoise and you'll get the same color. See the full Hi Tech Turquoise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Meringue (0696), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mermaid Tail without repainting risk. See the full Meringue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mermaid Tail is Meringue (0696) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meringue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mermaid Tail
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mermaid Tail is Meringue (0696) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meringue swatch →