Turquoise Waters 134-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #2CA8B9, estimated LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bahaman Sea Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #2CA8B9 · 134-6DB
Turquoise Waters
32%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Turquoise Waters Technical Profile
HEX Code#2CA8B9
RGB44, 168, 185
Estimated LRV32.0
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
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Bahaman Sea Blue
Benjamin Moore
#13ACBF
Close digital match
Sarah's Garden
Vista Paint
#08A9BF
Close digital match
Jamaican Sea
PPG
#26A5BA
Close digital match
Jamaica Bay
Sherwin-Williams
#34A3B6
Close digital match
Exotic Sea
Valspar
#2EA6B2
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Sarah's Garden
Hirshfield's
#00AAC1
Close digital match
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Behr
#2AADC4
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#23A2AD
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#189FAC
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#57A7B9
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#5D9B9B
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Colors That Work With Turquoise Waters
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turquoise Waters
#2CA8B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6282B6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turquoise Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turquoise Waters 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
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Turquoise Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turquoise Waters have?
Turquoise Waters 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 Turquoise Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Turquoise Waters are Bahaman Sea Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sarah's Garden by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Jamaican Sea by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Turquoise Waters'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 Turquoise Waters?
Turquoise Waters has a estimated lightness value of 32.0, 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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