Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Turquoise Waters |
| SKU | 134-6DB |
| Hex | #2CA8B9 |
| RGB | 44, 168, 185 |
| HSL | 187°, 62%, 45% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| 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 by brand
12 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 teal 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
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Glidden's nearest match is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Bicycle (HGSW 1343), 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 Blue Bicycle 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Turquoise Waters. The nearest is Lobster (NO. CB7) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lobster 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Turquoise Waters
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 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 →
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 →