Twinkle 138-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8DC0DF, LRV 49 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Marguerite from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8DC0DF · 138-5DB
Twinkle
49%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Twinkle Technical Profile
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Twinkle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Twinkle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTwinkle
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Marguerite
Blue Marguerite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lupe’s Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moment of Grace
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pool Party
PPG
Nearly identical
Astral
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Colorado Springs
Behr
Very similar
Washed Away
Kilz
Very similar
Watery Sea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Undercool
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Twinkle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Twinkle
#8DC0DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#777FBB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Twinkle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Twinkle 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 Twinkle.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Twinkle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Twinkle have?
Twinkle 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 Twinkle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Twinkle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Twinkle are Blue Marguerite by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lupe’s Lake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Moment of Grace by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Twinkle'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 Twinkle?
Twinkle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.7, 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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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 Twinkle's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.