Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Shipwreck |
| SKU | S470-6 |
| Hex | #3A6D7D |
| RGB | 58, 109, 125 |
| HSL | 194°, 37%, 36% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Shipwreck
With an LRV of 13, Shipwreck is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Shipwreck works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
Magnolia Home
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Shipwreck 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 #3A6D7D in HSL space. Pair Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shipwreck 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 S470-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shipwreck
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shipwreck. The nearest is Santorini Blue (SW 7607) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shipwreck
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Shipwreck is Coat of Arms (763). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Coat of Arms and you'll get the same color. See the full Coat of Arms swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shipwreck
Valspar's nearest match is Aristocratic (M336), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13.9 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Shipwreck without repainting risk. See the full Aristocratic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shipwreck
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Shipwreck. The nearest is Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Azalea Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shipwreck
Glidden has no exact twin of Shipwreck. The nearest is Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Azalea Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shipwreck
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Shipwreck. The nearest is Rain Shower Blue (236-6DB) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Shower Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shipwreck
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Shipwreck. The nearest is Crashing Waves (DE5810) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crashing Waves swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shipwreck
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Shipwreck. The nearest is Blue Skies (JG-85) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shipwreck
Rodda has no exact twin of Shipwreck. The nearest is Fresh Water (R076) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Water swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shipwreck
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shipwreck is Scallywag (C2-727) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scallywag swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shipwreck
At Clare, the closest color to Shipwreck is Sublime (PNT100-DP-45) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sublime swatch →