Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Rockets |
| SKU | 233-4DB |
| Hex | #84BDC6 |
| RGB | 132, 189, 198 |
| HSL | 188°, 37%, 65% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Rockets
Rockets sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Rockets 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.
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Rockets 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 #84BDC6 in HSL space. Pair Rockets 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 Rockets Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rockets 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 233-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rockets
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peacock Feathers (724), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rockets without repainting risk. See the full Peacock Feathers swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rockets
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rapture Blue (SW 6773), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rockets without repainting risk. See the full Rapture Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rockets
At Valspar, the closest color to Rockets is Cerulean Skies (8002-38D) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cerulean Skies swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rockets
At Behr, the closest color to Rockets is Newport Blue (530F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Newport Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rockets
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rockets is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rockets
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rockets is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rockets
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rockets. The nearest is Trisha's Eyes (0666) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rockets
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rockets. The nearest is A Cappella (C2-717) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rockets
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rockets — the nearest deck color, Vacay (PNT100-LT-44), is clearly different (ΔE 5.64). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 233-4DB instead. See the full Vacay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rockets
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Rockets — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 5.73). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 233-4DB instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rockets
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Rockets — the nearest deck color, Bonnie Blue (DE5807), is clearly different (ΔE 6.65). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 233-4DB instead. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rockets
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rockets — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 10.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 233-4DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rockets
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Rockets — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 10.8). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 233-4DB instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →