Coastal Way 236-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4F91AF, LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vanity from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F91AF · 236-5DB
Coastal Way
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Coastal Way Technical Profile
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Coastal Way in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coastal Way in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCoastal Way
Nearly identical
PPGVanity
Vanity
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Daisy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honest Blue
Behr
Very similar
Rushing Rapids
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Eyed Beauty
Kilz
Very similar
Secure Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Salt Box Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coastal Way
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coastal Way
#4F91AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#818AB0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coastal Way
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coastal Way 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Coastal Way.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coastal Way — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coastal Way have?
Coastal Way by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coastal Way in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coastal Way from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coastal Way are Vanity by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Daisy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Poolside by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coastal Way'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 Coastal Way?
Coastal Way has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coastal Way's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.