Hint of Turquoise 131-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BBE9E5, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Luxor Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBE9E5 · 131-2DB
Hint of Turquoise
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hint of Turquoise Technical Profile
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Hint of Turquoise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hint of Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyHint of Turquoise
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLuxor Blue
Luxor Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Baby Aqua
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aqua Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Frosty
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jamaican Aqua
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cloudy Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vintage Aqua
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hint of Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint of Turquoise
#BBE9E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A9EB8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hint of Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hint of Turquoise 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 Hint of Turquoise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hint of Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint of Turquoise have?
Hint of Turquoise by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Hint of Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hint of Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint of Turquoise are Luxor Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Baby Aqua by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Luxor Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hint of Turquoise'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 Hint of Turquoise?
Hint of Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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