Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Dutch Tile Blue |
| SKU | SW 31 |
| Hex | #9AABAB |
| RGB | 154, 171, 171 |
| HSL | 180°, 9%, 64% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Dutch Tile Blue
Dutch Tile Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Dutch Tile Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Dutch Tile Blue within Sherwin-Williams'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 #9AABAB in HSL space. Pair Dutch Tile Blue 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.
Sherwin-Williams Dutch Tile Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dutch Tile 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 31 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Dutch Tile Blue is Cosmic Quest (N460-4) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cosmic Quest swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dutch Tile Blue. The nearest is Adagio (1593) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adagio swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue is Blue Arrow (5001-3C). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Blue Arrow and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Arrow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Polaris (PPG10-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dutch Tile Blue without repainting risk. See the full Polaris swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Polaris (PPG10-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dutch Tile Blue without repainting risk. See the full Polaris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dutch Tile Blue is Explore The Shore (426-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Explore The Shore swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dutch Tile Blue is Groundwater (HGSW 3315) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groundwater swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mission Bay Blue (DET563), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dutch Tile Blue without repainting risk. See the full Mission Bay Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dutch Tile Blue is Dix Blue (NO. 82) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dutch Tile Blue is Pale Slate (H045) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Beacon Fog (0490), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dutch Tile Blue without repainting risk. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Dutch Tile Blue. The nearest is Silver Lake (R080) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dutch Tile Blue. The nearest is Inuvik Ice (C2-716) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inuvik Ice swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Dutch Tile Blue is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Dutch Tile Blue. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dutch Tile Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Beacon Fog (0490), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dutch Tile Blue without repainting risk. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →