Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Neptune's Rings |
| SKU | 431-3DB |
| Hex | #849BA3 |
| RGB | 132, 155, 163 |
| HSL | 195°, 14%, 58% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Neptune's Rings
Neptune's Rings sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Neptune's Rings is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Neptune's Rings 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 #849BA3 in HSL space. Pair Neptune's Rings 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 Neptune's Rings Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Neptune's Rings 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 431-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
The closest Behr equivalent of Neptune's Rings is Rainy Season (MQ5-27). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Behr is your counter, order Rainy Season and you'll get the same color. See the full Rainy Season swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Province Blue (2135-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neptune's Rings without repainting risk. See the full Province Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
Valspar's nearest match is Maritime Hush (T693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.9 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neptune's Rings without repainting risk. See the full Maritime Hush swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Neptune's Rings is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Neptune's Rings is Seastone (PPG10-11) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seastone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Neptune's Rings is Shark Fin (C2-734) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Neptune's Rings is Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Aqua swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
At Kompozit, the closest color to Neptune's Rings is In Good Taste (0505) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Neptune's Rings. The nearest is Hamilton Blue (DE6333) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hamilton Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Neptune's Rings. The nearest is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
Clare has no exact twin of Neptune's Rings. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
Backdrop has no exact twin of Neptune's Rings. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Neptune's Rings
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Neptune's Rings. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →