Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Turquoise Waters |
| SKU | 134-6DB |
| Hex | #2CA8B9 |
| RGB | 44, 168, 185 |
| HSL | 187°, 62%, 45% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Turquoise Waters
Turquoise Waters sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Turquoise Waters 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Turquoise Waters 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 #2CA8B9 in HSL space. Pair Turquoise Waters 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 Turquoise Waters Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Turquoise Waters 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 134-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bahaman Sea Blue (2055-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Turquoise Waters without repainting risk. See the full Bahaman Sea Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Valspar's nearest match is Marrakech Mile (M249), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Turquoise Waters without repainting risk. See the full Marrakech Mile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Turquoise Waters without repainting risk. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Jamaica Bay (SW 6781), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Turquoise Waters without repainting risk. See the full Jamaica Bay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Kompozit's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Turquoise Waters without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Turquoise Waters is Sarah's Garden (0674) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
At Behr, the closest color to Turquoise Waters is Aruba Blue (P480-6) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aruba Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Turquoise Waters. The nearest is Montego Bay (DE5739) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Montego Bay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Turquoise Waters — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 8.93). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-6DB instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Turquoise Waters — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 10.74). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-6DB instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Turquoise Waters — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 13.09). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-6DB instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Turquoise Waters — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 13.09). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-6DB instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Turquoise Waters — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 16.03). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-6DB instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →