HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Tropical Cay HGSW1303
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Mermaid Tail (131-6DB), at ΔE 4.95 — close.
Mermaid Tail is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.95 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 Mermaid Tail really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.95close
- LRV
- 27HGTV Home is 30
- Hex
- #01A290#53A38F in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Mermaid Tail is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Adequate Aqua 231-5DBΔE 6.88 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Cabana Stripe 130-6DBΔE 7.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Aquatica 131-5DBΔE 8.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Tropical Cay HGSW1303 matched across all 13 brands →