Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | El Capitan |
| SKU | MQ4-56 |
| Hex | #18A4DA |
| RGB | 24, 164, 218 |
| HSL | 197°, 80%, 47% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr El Capitan
El Capitan sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
El Capitan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to El Capitan 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 #18A4DA in HSL space. Pair El Capitan 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 El Capitan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching El Capitan 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 MQ4-56 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of El Capitan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to El Capitan is Toronto Blue (2060-40) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toronto Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of El Capitan
At Valspar, the closest color to El Capitan is Blue Tango (4007-10B) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28.6 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Tango swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of El Capitan
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of El Capitan. The nearest is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of El Capitan
At Glidden, the closest color to El Capitan is Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of El Capitan
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of El Capitan. The nearest is Blue Morning Glory (138-6DB) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Morning Glory swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of El Capitan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of El Capitan. The nearest is Something Borrowed (HGSW 1363) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Something Borrowed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of El Capitan
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of El Capitan. The nearest is Pool Party (DE5837) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 25 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pool Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of El Capitan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of El Capitan. The nearest is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of El Capitan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of El Capitan. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of El Capitan
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of El Capitan. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of El Capitan
Kompozit has no exact twin of El Capitan. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →