Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Galapagos |
| SKU | T16-04 |
| Hex | #085F6D |
| RGB | 8, 95, 109 |
| HSL | 188°, 86%, 23% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Galapagos
At LRV 9, Galapagos is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Galapagos earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Galapagos 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 #085F6D in HSL space. Pair Galapagos 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 Galapagos Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Galapagos 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 T16-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Galapagos
The closest Valspar equivalent of Galapagos is Night Scape (5002-8C). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9.4 vs 9). If Valspar is your counter, order Night Scape and you'll get the same color. See the full Night Scape swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Galapagos
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Galapagos is Pacific Ocean Blue (2055-20). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pacific Ocean Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Pacific Ocean Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Galapagos
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Nocturnal Sea (DE5783), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Galapagos without repainting risk. See the full Nocturnal Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Galapagos
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Galapagos is Oasis Green (232-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oasis Green swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Galapagos
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Galapagos is Connor's Lakefront (SW 9060) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Connor's Lakefront swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Galapagos
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Galapagos. The nearest is Blue Period (0690) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Period swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Galapagos
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Galapagos — the nearest deck color, Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-04 instead. See the full Emerald Pool swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Galapagos
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Galapagos — the nearest deck color, Under The Stars (JG-82), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-04 instead. See the full Under The Stars swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Galapagos
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Galapagos — the nearest deck color, Blue Grotto (C2-726), is clearly different (ΔE 6). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-04 instead. See the full Blue Grotto swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Galapagos
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Galapagos — the nearest deck color, Joyful Tears (0683), is clearly different (ΔE 6.02). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-04 instead. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Galapagos
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Galapagos — the nearest deck color, Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40), is clearly different (ΔE 6.55). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-04 instead. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Galapagos
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Galapagos — the nearest deck color, Stiffkey Blue (NO. 281), is clearly different (ΔE 12.81). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-04 instead. See the full Stiffkey Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Galapagos
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Galapagos — the nearest deck color, We Three Kings (BD-WK), is clearly different (ΔE 13.58). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-04 instead. See the full We Three Kings swatch →