Mermaid Tail by Dutch Boy paint color

Dutch Boy · #01A290 · 131-6DB

Mermaid Tail

28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone

Mermaid Tail 131-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #01A290, estimated 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.

Mermaid Tail Technical Profile

HEX Code#01A290
RGB1, 162, 144
Estimated LRV27.9
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

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Colors That Work With Mermaid Tail

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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mermaid Tail

#01A290

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#2C79AA

Trim & Molding

Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mermaid Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mermaid Tail are Hi Tech Turquoise by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Meringue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Meringue by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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