Tip Top Teal 132-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #81D5D2, estimated LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Key Largo from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #81D5D2 · 132-4DB
Tip Top Teal
57%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tip Top Teal Technical Profile
HEX Code#81D5D2
RGB129, 213, 210
Estimated LRV56.9
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Tip Top Teal
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Key Largo
Behr
#7ED7D3
Close digital match
Tropicana Cabana
Benjamin Moore
#7FD6D5
Close digital match
Island Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
#88D9D8
Close digital match
Andes Sky
Vista Paint
#77D7D6
Close digital match
Sea Wave
Valspar
#8CD9D4
Close digital match
Andes Sky
Hirshfield's
#78D8D9
Close digital match
Isle Royale
PPG
#80D7CF
Close digital match
Miss Golightly
Kilz
#83D4CA
Similar digital color
Bora Bora Shore
Sherwin-Williams
#92D0D0
Similar digital color
Light Green
RAL
#84C3BE
Similar digital color
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
#ADE8E2
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Tip Top Teal
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tip Top Teal
#81D5D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A9BB8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tip Top Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tip Top Teal 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 Tip Top Teal.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tip Top Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tip Top Teal have?
Tip Top Teal 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 Tip Top Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tip Top Teal are Key Largo by Behr (a close digital match), Tropicana Cabana by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Caribbean Cool by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tip Top Teal'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 Tip Top Teal?
Tip Top Teal has a estimated lightness value of 56.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
Explore More with Tip Top Teal
Related Reading
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 Tip Top Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.