Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Eskimo |
| SKU | M480-5 |
| Hex | #54C5CA |
| RGB | 84, 197, 202 |
| HSL | 183°, 53%, 56% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Eskimo
Eskimo sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Eskimo 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
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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Eskimo 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 #54C5CA in HSL space. Pair Eskimo 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 Eskimo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Eskimo 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 M480-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eskimo
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Eskimo is Mariner (SW 6766) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mariner swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Eskimo
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Eskimo is Burbank Blue (732) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burbank Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Eskimo
Valspar has no exact twin of Eskimo. The nearest is Setting Sail (V028-2) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.2 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Setting Sail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Eskimo
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Eskimo is Tropical Splash (PPG1233-5) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Splash swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Eskimo
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Eskimo is Robins Egg (133-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Robins Egg swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eskimo
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Eskimo is Fore and Aft (HGSW 1324) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fore and Aft swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Eskimo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Eskimo is Port Hope (DE5731) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Port Hope swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Eskimo
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Eskimo. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Eskimo
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Eskimo. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Eskimo
Kompozit has no exact twin of Eskimo. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →