Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Twinkle |
| SKU | 138-5DB |
| Hex | #8DC0DF |
| RGB | 141, 192, 223 |
| HSL | 203°, 56%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| 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 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Twinkle
At Glidden, the closest color to Twinkle is Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4) — very close at ΔE 2.28, 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twinkle
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Twinkle. The nearest is Blue Discovery (HGSW 1365) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Discovery 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Twinkle
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Twinkle is Watery Sea (0638) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 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 →
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 →
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 →