Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Calypso Blue |
| SKU | HDC-CL-27 |
| Hex | #317D8D |
| RGB | 49, 125, 141 |
| HSL | 190°, 48%, 37% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Calypso Blue
With an LRV of 17, Calypso Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Calypso Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Calypso Blue within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #317D8D in HSL space. Pair Calypso Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Calypso Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calypso Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr HDC-CL-27 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Briny (SW 6775) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Briny swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Calypso Blue (727) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calypso Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Ocean Reef (V067-5) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.5 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Reef swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Bermuda (PPG1150-6) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bermuda swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Bermuda (PPG1150-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Calypso Blue without repainting risk. See the full Bermuda swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Right As Rain (HGSW 1332) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Right As Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Mysterious Blue (DE5768) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mysterious Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Vardo (NO. 288) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Wish Upon a Star (0668) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Sublime (PNT100-DP-45) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sublime swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Wish Upon a Star (0668) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →