Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Twinkle |
| SKU | 138-5DB |
| Hex | #8DC0DF |
| RGB | 141, 192, 223 |
| HSL | 203°, 56%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Dutch Boy Twinkle
Twinkle sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Twinkle 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.
Valspar
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Twinkle 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 #8DC0DF in HSL space. Pair Twinkle 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 Twinkle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Twinkle 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 138-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Twinkle
The closest Valspar equivalent of Twinkle is Endless Blue (P108). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49.5 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order Endless Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Endless Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Twinkle
C2 Paint's nearest match is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Twinkle without repainting risk. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Twinkle
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Faded Denim (795), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Twinkle without repainting risk. See the full Faded Denim swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Twinkle
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Astral (DE5856), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Twinkle without repainting risk. See the full Astral swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Twinkle
At Behr, the closest color to Twinkle is Colorado Springs (570D-4) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Colorado Springs swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twinkle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Twinkle is Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Horizon Haze swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Twinkle
At Kompozit, the closest color to Twinkle is Watery Sea (0638) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watery Sea swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twinkle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Twinkle is Watery Sea (0638) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watery Sea swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twinkle
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Twinkle is Undercool (SW 6957) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Undercool swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Twinkle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Twinkle — the nearest deck color, Lost in the 80s (BD-LO), is clearly different (ΔE 5.52). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 138-5DB instead. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Twinkle
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Twinkle — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 6.46). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 138-5DB instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Twinkle
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Twinkle — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 8.47). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 138-5DB instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Twinkle
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Twinkle — the nearest deck color, It Is Well (JG-76), is clearly different (ΔE 11.07). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 138-5DB instead. See the full It Is Well swatch →