Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Neutraled Blue |
| SKU | 429-4DB |
| Hex | #8B9FA0 |
| RGB | 139, 159, 160 |
| HSL | 183°, 10%, 59% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Neutraled Blue
Neutraled Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Neutraled Blue 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 by brand
17 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 gray 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Neutraled Blue 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 #8B9FA0 in HSL space. Pair Neutraled Blue 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 Neutraled Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Neutraled Blue 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 429-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Neutraled Blue is Delft (SW 9134). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Delft and you'll get the same color. See the full Delft swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
Behr's nearest match is Teal Wave (ECC-65-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neutraled Blue without repainting risk. See the full Teal Wave swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sea Star (2123-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neutraled Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sea Star swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Neutraled Blue is Copacabana (P067) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.5 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copacabana swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Neutraled Blue is Aqua Smoke (PPG1034-5). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Aqua Smoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Aqua Smoke swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Neutraled Blue is Aqua Smoke (PPG1034-5). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Aqua Smoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Aqua Smoke swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Neutraled Blue is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Aqua Reservoir and you'll get the same color. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Neutraled Blue is Bracing Winds (DESS37) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bracing Winds swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Neutraled Blue is Display (JG-84) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neutraled Blue without repainting risk. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is North Beach Blue (0485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neutraled Blue without repainting risk. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Neutraled Blue is Singing in the Rain (0478) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
Rodda's nearest match is Dried Hydrangea (R074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neutraled Blue without repainting risk. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Neutraled Blue is Cousteau (C2-713) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cousteau swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Neutraled Blue. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Neutraled Blue
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Neutraled Blue is Blue Harbor (371675) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) 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 Neutraled Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Neutraled Blue is Singing in the Rain (0478) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →