Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Galapagos |
| SKU | T16-04 |
| Hex | #085F6D |
| RGB | 8, 95, 109 |
| HSL | 188°, 86%, 23% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| 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 by brand
10 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
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Galapagos
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Galapagos is Tres Blue (HGSW 2341) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tres 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Galapagos
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Galapagos is Bold Bolection (H0057) — very close at ΔE 2.67, 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 Bold Bolection swatch →