Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gulf Stream |
| SKU | 570B-5 |
| Hex | #68B8F8 |
| RGB | 104, 184, 248 |
| HSL | 207°, 91%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Gulf Stream
Gulf Stream sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Gulf Stream 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
7 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gulf Stream 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 #68B8F8 in HSL space. Pair Gulf Stream 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 Gulf Stream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gulf Stream 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 570B-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gulf Stream
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gulf Stream is True Blue (2066-50) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full True Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gulf Stream
Valspar has no exact twin of Gulf Stream. The nearest is BFF Blue (8001-42D) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full BFF Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gulf Stream
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gulf Stream. The nearest is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gulf Stream
At Glidden, the closest color to Gulf Stream is Blue Note (86BG 43/321) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Note swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gulf Stream
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gulf Stream is Sanctuary Spa (DE5843) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary Spa swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gulf Stream
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gulf Stream. The nearest is Robin's Egg (H0053) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Robin's Egg swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gulf Stream
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gulf Stream. The nearest is Watery Sea (0638) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watery Sea swatch →