Galapagos
T16-04 · #085F6D · LRV 9 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Dark Night4
- 2Galapagos9
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Galapagos, Really?
Galapagos reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr T16-04 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Galapagos
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Galapagos are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr T16-04 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Connor's LakefrontSW 9060 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.4 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pacific Ocean Blue2055-20 · Benjamin Moore | 0.8 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Night Scape5002-8C · Valspar | 0.4 | 9.4 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Oasis Green232-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.2 | 11 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Tres BlueHGSW 2341 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.4 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Nocturnal SeaDE5783 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.6 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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