Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Superhero |
| SKU | 237-6DB |
| Hex | #6997B3 |
| RGB | 105, 151, 179 |
| HSL | 203°, 33%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Dutch Boy Superhero
Superhero sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Superhero is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Superhero 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 #6997B3 in HSL space. Pair Superhero 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 Superhero Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Superhero 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 237-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Superhero
At Valspar, the closest color to Superhero is Crisp French Blue (V069-4) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30.7 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crisp French Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Superhero
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Superhero is Lake Lucerne (DE5808) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Lucerne swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Superhero
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Superhero is Swallow Tail (C2-765) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Superhero
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Superhero is Bluebird Feather (SW 9062) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bluebird Feather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Superhero
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Superhero is American Anthem (PPG1156-4) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full American Anthem swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Superhero
At Behr, the closest color to Superhero is Belladonna (T13-5) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Belladonna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Superhero
Kompozit has no exact twin of Superhero. The nearest is Heavenly Sky (0618) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Superhero
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Superhero. The nearest is Cook's Blue (NO. 237) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Superhero
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Superhero. The nearest is Heavenly Sky (0618) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Superhero
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Superhero — the nearest deck color, Palace Blue (CW-605), is clearly different (ΔE 5.24). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 237-6DB instead. See the full Palace Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Superhero
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Superhero — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 5.87). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 237-6DB instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Superhero
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Superhero — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 8.24). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 237-6DB instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Superhero
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Superhero — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 12.5). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 237-6DB instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →