Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dolphin Blue |
| SKU | S470-4 |
| Hex | #74B5BC |
| RGB | 116, 181, 188 |
| HSL | 186°, 35%, 60% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Dolphin Blue
Dolphin Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dolphin Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
9 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dolphin 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 #74B5BC in HSL space. Pair Dolphin 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 Dolphin Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dolphin 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 S470-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dolphin Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dolphin Blue is Nautilus (SW 6780) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nautilus swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dolphin Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dolphin Blue is Bayville Blue (747) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayville Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dolphin Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Dolphin Blue. The nearest is Swim (5006-8A) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Swim swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dolphin Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Dolphin Blue is Prince Edward Teal (90GG 42/171) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prince Edward Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dolphin Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dolphin Blue without repainting risk. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dolphin Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dolphin Blue is Above the Waves (HGSW 1344) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Above the Waves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dolphin Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dolphin Blue is Castaway (DE5738) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Castaway swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dolphin Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dolphin Blue is Pond Shimmer (BD24) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →