HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Freshwater HGSW6774
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Turquoise Waters (134-6DB), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Turquoise Waters is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.50 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between HGTV Home and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Turquoise Waters really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 32HGTV Home is 32
- Hex
- #2CA8B9#4DA6B2 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Turquoise Waters is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Western Green 233-6DBΔE 3.86 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Tropical Lagoon 132-6DBΔE 4.16 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Peacock Teal 133-6DBΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Freshwater HGSW6774 matched across all 13 brands →