Aquatica 131-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #49BCAF, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Capri Seas from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #49BCAF · 131-5DB
Aquatica
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Aquatica Technical Profile
HEX Code#49BCAF
RGB73, 188, 175
Estimated LRV40.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Aquatica
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Capri Seas
Benjamin Moore
#4CBDAC
Close digital match
Tint Of Turquoise
PPG
#41BFB5
Close digital match
Island Moment
Vista Paint
#50B5AA
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Turquoise
Behr
#5AC4B5
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Seafarer
Valspar
#62C1B6
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Island Moment
Hirshfield's
#3FB2A8
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Kilz
#5CC1BC
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Fiesta Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#6FC0B1
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Larchmere
Sherwin-Williams
#70BAA7
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Light Green
RAL
#84C3BE
Visible digital difference
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Farrow & Ball
#84B59C
Visible digital difference
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Colorhouse
#9CC7C4
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Aquatica
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aquatica
#49BCAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D9FB5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aquatica
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aquatica Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Aquatica — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aquatica have?
Aquatica by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Aquatica from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aquatica are Capri Seas by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tint Of Turquoise by PPG (a close digital match), Island Moment by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Aquatica's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Aquatica?
Aquatica has a estimated lightness value of 40.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Aquatica's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.