Tip Top Teal 132-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #81D5D2, 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.
Ref. #81D5D2 · 132-4DB
Tip Top Teal
57%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tip Top Teal Technical Profile
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Tip Top Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tip Top Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTip Top Teal
Nearly identical
BehrKey Largo
Key Largo
Behr
Nearly identical
Tropicana Cabana
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Island Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Andes Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Wave
Valspar
Nearly identical
Andes Sky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Isle Royale
PPG
Nearly identical
Miss Golightly
Kilz
Very similar
Bora Bora Shore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tip Top Teal
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tip Top Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tip Top Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tip Top Teal are Key Largo by Behr (a near-identical match), Tropicana Cabana by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Caribbean Cool by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
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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.