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DUTCH BOY · 134-2DB

Dutch Boy Vandy Blue#C5E5E9 · LRV 74

Vandy Blue reads as a blue-green / cool — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 134-2DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY VANDY BLUE
RGB 197, 229, 233 LRV 74

Color spec

Brand Dutch Boy
Name Vandy Blue
SKU 134-2DB
Hex #C5E5E9
RGB 197, 229, 233
HSL 187°, 45%, 84%
LRV 74
Undertone blue-green / cool
Family Teal

About Dutch Boy Vandy Blue

At LRV 74, Vandy Blue is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Vandy Blue is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 each

5 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.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All teal at Behr →
550E-2 · #C4E6EB · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 74
M480-2A · #C9E5EB · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 74
MQ3-52 · #CAE6EC · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 75
N480-1 · #CCE5E4 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 74
PPL-24 · #CAE3EA · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 73

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
764 · #C8E6EA · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 75
2049-60 · #C0E3E3 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 72
2050-60 · #C4E3E1 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 72
729 · #C1E7E5 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 73
792 · #CCE3EB · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 73

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1236-3 · #C5E4EA · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 73
PPG1233-3 · #C2E7E7 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 74
PPG1231-2 · #C5E4E1 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 73
PPG1237-2 · #CEE4ED · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 75
PPG1240-2 · #CBE2ED · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 73

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0671 · #C4E7EA · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 75
0657 · #C4E4EC · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 73
0664 · #D0E3E5 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 74
0678 · #C0E9E5 · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 75
0642 · #CDDDE2 · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 70

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All teal at Valspar →
V030-1 · #C9E8EA · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 75.8
8002-40A · #C8E5EC · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 75
V032-1 · #C8E5EC · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 74.6
5006-7A · #C7E4E2 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 73.3
8001-40A · #C5E2EB · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 72

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6778 · #C6E3E8 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 73
SW 6771 · #C2E0E3 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 71
SW 6764 · #C2E5E5 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 73
SW 6770 · #CFE8E8 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 77
SW 6799 · #C3DFE8 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 70

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All teal at Kompozit →
0671 · #C1E7EB · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 74
0657 · #BEE3EA · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 72
0664 · #D0E4E5 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 75
0678 · #BDE9E5 · ΔE 5.14 · LRV 75
0636 · #C4DEED · ΔE 6 · LRV 70

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.22
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-720 · #BFDDDE · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 68
C2-721 · #D0E7E6 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 76
C2-704 · #C4E1DB · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 71
C2-722 · #CFDEE2 · ΔE 5.58 · LRV 71
C2-771 · #D8E3EA · ΔE 7.78 · LRV 75

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.13
All teal at Clare →
PNT100-LT-36 · #C2DADD · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 67
PNT100-LT-56 · #D2E4E8 · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 75
PNT100-LT-34 · #D5E2DD · ΔE 6.67 · LRV 74
PNT100-LT-72 · #DDE6DF · ΔE 8.48 · LRV 77
PNT100-LT-69 · #D7DCD3 · ΔE 10.26 · LRV 70

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5736 · #B9E5E8 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 67
DE5743 · #CADFDD · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 65
DE5722 · #BEE7E2 · ΔE 5.02 · LRV 68
DE5805 · #CFE5F0 · ΔE 5.29 · LRV 70
DE5708 · #CEE3DC · ΔE 5.45 · LRV 68

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.66
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 235 · #D1DADB · ΔE 7.66 · LRV 69
NO. 314 · #DFE6EA · ΔE 8.87 · LRV 78
NO. 204 · #D9DCD2 · ΔE 11.14 · LRV 71
NO. 2011 · #DBDBDA · ΔE 11.46 · LRV 71
NO. 2001 · #E4E2DC · ΔE 12.52 · LRV 76

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.37
All teal at Magnolia Home →
JG-115 · #E5E8E4 · ΔE 10.37 · LRV 80
JG-119 · #DEDFD8 · ΔE 11.36 · LRV 73
JG-22 · #E5E4DB · ΔE 12.43 · LRV 77
JG-11 · #E0DFD4 · ΔE 12.67 · LRV 73
JG-132 · #DAD8D1 · ΔE 12.69 · LRV 69

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 13.22
All teal at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 13.22 · LRV 86
BD-TR · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 13.6 · LRV 92
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 16.13 · LRV 65
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 17.11 · LRV 84
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 17.32 · LRV 73

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Vandy Blue within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

132-2DB · LRV 74
133-2DB · LRV 76
234-2DB · LRV 72
135-2DB · LRV 71
236-2DB · LRV 71
237-2DB · LRV 71

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C5E5E9 in HSL space. Pair Vandy Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C5E5E9 + #E9C9C5
TRIADIC
#C5E5E9 · #E9C5E5 · #E5E9C5
ANALOGOUS
#C5E9DB · #C5E5E9 · #C5D3E9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.33:1 fail
Sample text on black
15.76:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Vandy Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Vandy Blue 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 134-2DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Vandy Blue

The closest Behr equivalent of Vandy Blue is Eminence (550E-2). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Behr is your counter, order Eminence and you'll get the same color. See the full Eminence swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vandy Blue

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Vandy Blue is Crystal Springs (764). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Crystal Springs and you'll get the same color. See the full Crystal Springs swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vandy Blue

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Surf's Up (PPG1236-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Vandy Blue without repainting risk. See the full Surf's Up swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vandy Blue

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Egg Blue (0671), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Vandy Blue without repainting risk. See the full Egg Blue swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vandy Blue

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Aviary Blue (SW 6778), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Vandy Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aviary Blue swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Vandy Blue

Kompozit's nearest match is Egg Blue (0671), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Vandy Blue without repainting risk. See the full Egg Blue swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Vandy Blue

Valspar's nearest match is Fresh Dawn (8002-40A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Vandy Blue without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Dawn swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Vandy Blue

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Vandy Blue is Mikonos (C2-721) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 74) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mikonos swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vandy Blue

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Vandy Blue is Soaring Sky (DE5736) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 67 vs 74) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soaring Sky swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Vandy Blue

Clare has no exact twin of Vandy Blue. The nearest is Frozen (PNT100-LT-56) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frozen swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Vandy Blue

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Vandy Blue — the nearest deck color, Borrowed Light (NO. 235), is clearly different (ΔE 7.66). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-2DB instead. See the full Borrowed Light swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Vandy Blue

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Vandy Blue — the nearest deck color, Chime Gray (JG-119), is clearly different (ΔE 11.36). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-2DB instead. See the full Chime Gray swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Vandy Blue

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Vandy Blue — the nearest deck color, Cookies & Cream (BD-CC), is clearly different (ΔE 17.32). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 134-2DB instead. See the full Cookies & Cream swatch →

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