Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Skipper |
| SKU | 570F-5 |
| Hex | #6593A9 |
| RGB | 101, 147, 169 |
| HSL | 199°, 28%, 53% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Skipper
Skipper sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Skipper is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 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
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Skipper 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 #6593A9 in HSL space. Pair Skipper 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 Skipper Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Skipper 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 570F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Skipper
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Skipper is Blue Cruise (SW 7606). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Cruise and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Cruise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Skipper
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Skipper is Sea Reflections (1664) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Skipper
Valspar has no exact twin of Skipper. The nearest is Splendid Blue (4004-6A) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Splendid Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Skipper
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Skipper is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Skipper
At Glidden, the closest color to Skipper is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Skipper
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Skipper is Superhero (237-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superhero swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Skipper
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Skipper is Blue Patchwork (HGSW 2373) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Patchwork swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Skipper
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Salt Box Blue (DET562), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Skipper without repainting risk. See the full Salt Box Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Skipper
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Chinese Blue (NO. 90), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Skipper without repainting risk. See the full Chinese Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Skipper
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Skipper. The nearest is Swallow Tail (C2-765) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Skipper
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Skipper. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →