Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Tropical Lagoon |
| SKU | 132-6DB |
| Hex | #19AEB9 |
| RGB | 25, 174, 185 |
| HSL | 184°, 76%, 41% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Tropical Lagoon
Tropical Lagoon sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Tropical Lagoon 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
Behr
Valspar
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Lagoon 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 #19AEB9 in HSL space. Pair Tropical Lagoon 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 Tropical Lagoon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Lagoon 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 132-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tropical Lagoon is Cool Aqua (2056-40). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cool Aqua and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Aqua swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tropical Lagoon is Calypso (SW 6950). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Calypso and you'll get the same color. See the full Calypso swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
Behr's nearest match is Aruba Blue (P480-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Lagoon without repainting risk. See the full Aruba Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
At Valspar, the closest color to Tropical Lagoon is Marrakech Mile (M249) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31.1 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marrakech Mile swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tropical Lagoon. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tropical Lagoon. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Lagoon. The nearest is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Lagoon — the nearest deck color, Teal Me No Lies (DE5732), is clearly different (ΔE 6.15). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 132-6DB instead. See the full Teal Me No Lies swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Lagoon — the nearest deck color, Virginia Morn (BD23), is clearly different (ΔE 8.8). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 132-6DB instead. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Lagoon — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 9.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 132-6DB instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Lagoon — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 13.56). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 132-6DB instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Lagoon — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 14.56). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 132-6DB instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tropical Lagoon
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Lagoon — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 17.89). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 132-6DB instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →