Coastal Way 236-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4F91AF, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #4F91AF · 236-5DB
Coastal Way
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Coastal Way Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F91AF
RGB79, 145, 175
Estimated LRV25.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Coastal Way
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vanity
PPG
#5692B2
Close digital match
Blue Daisy
Benjamin Moore
#558EA8
Close digital match
Honest Blue
Behr
#4C96BB
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#5E97B5
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Kilz
#4289A8
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Secure Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#5389A1
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Dunn-Edwards
#648FA4
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Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
#618AA3
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#6AA1C1
Visible digital difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
Light Blue
RAL
#3B83BD
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Coastal Way
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Coastal Way from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coastal Way are Vanity by PPG (a close digital match), Blue Daisy by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Poolside by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Coastal Way's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.