Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Superhero |
| SKU | 237-6DB |
| Hex | #6997B3 |
| RGB | 105, 151, 179 |
| HSL | 203°, 33%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| 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 by brand
13 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Superhero
At Glidden, the closest color to Superhero is Blue Jay (70BG 28/169) — very close at ΔE 2.38, 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 Blue Jay 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Superhero
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Superhero is Chinese Blue (NO. 90) — very close at ΔE 3.13, 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 Chinese 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Superhero
Hirshfield's 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Sky 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 →
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 →