Mermaid Tail 131-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #01A290, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hi Tech Turquoise from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #01A290 · 131-6DB
Mermaid Tail
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mermaid Tail Technical Profile
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Mermaid Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mermaid Tail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMermaid Tail
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHi Tech Turquoise
Hi Tech Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Meringue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deep Teal
Kilz
Very similar
Meringue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tropical Sea
Behr
Very similar
Miami Jade
PPG
Very similar
Albuquerque Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Laguna Green
Valspar
Very similar
Jargon Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mermaid Tail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mermaid Tail
#01A290
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2C79AA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mermaid Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mermaid Tail 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 Mermaid Tail.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mermaid Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mermaid Tail have?
Mermaid Tail 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 Mermaid Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mermaid Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mermaid Tail are Hi Tech Turquoise by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Meringue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Meringue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mermaid Tail'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 Mermaid Tail?
Mermaid Tail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.9, 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 Mermaid Tail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.