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Benjamin Moore Bahaman Sea Blue2055-40 · #12ABBE · LRV 33

Bahaman Sea Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 2055-40 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE BAHAMAN SEA BLUE
RGB 18, 171, 190LRV 33

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameBahaman Sea Blue
SKU2055-40
Hex#12ABBE
RGB18, 171, 190
HSL187°, 83%, 41%
LRV33
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Benjamin Moore Bahaman Sea Blue

Bahaman Sea Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.

Bahaman Sea Blue 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.78
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6781 · #34A3B6 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 30
SW 6950 · #01B0BB · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 34
SW 6774 · #4DA6B2 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 32
SW 6767 · #3AA9AE · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 32

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All teal at Behr →
530B-7 · #2AADC4 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 34
P480-6 · #29ABB4 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 33
MQ4-52 · #20A4BF · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 31
P490-6 · #28A6C5 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 32

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.47
All teal at Valspar →
M249 · #01A7B8 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 31.1
8001-38E · #1FA9C3 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 33
8002-40E · #3DA1B8 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 30
5002-10A · #2AAACA · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 33.4

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1236-6 · #26A5B9 · ΔE 2 · LRV 31
PPG1235-5 · #55A8B6 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 33

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All teal at Glidden →
17BG 36/333 · #38ACC0 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 36
PPG1236-6 · #26A5BA · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 31
88GG 32/346 · #1FA4AE · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 32
PPG1235-5 · #55A7B6 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 33

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All teal at Dutch Boy →
134-6DB · #2CA8B9 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 32
132-6DB · #19AEB9 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 34
133-6DB · #01A8B1 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 31
233-6DB · #3AA9AE · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 32
HGSW 1343 · #34A3B6 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 30
HGSW 6781 · #34A3B6 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 30
HGSW 1323 · #3AA9AE · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 32
HGSW 6767 · #3AA9AE · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 32

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.14
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5753 · #189FAC · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 26

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.6
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CB7 · #57A7B9 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 33

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.81
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0674 · #30AEC3 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 35

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0674 · #00AAC1 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All teal at Kompozit →
0674 · #00AAC1 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 33

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Bahaman Sea Blue within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

2056-40 · LRV 37
760 · LRV 37
733 · LRV 33
769 · LRV 31
753 · LRV 35
2059-40 · LRV 30

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #12ABBE in HSL space. Pair Bahaman Sea Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#12ABBE + #BE2512
TRIADIC
#12ABBE · #BE12AB · #ABBE12
ANALOGOUS
#12BE7B · #12ABBE · #1255BE

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.77:1fail
Sample text on black
7.59:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Bahaman Sea Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Bahaman Sea Blue 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 Benjamin Moore 2055-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bahaman Sea Blue is Calypso (SW 6950) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calypso swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

At Behr, the closest color to Bahaman Sea Blue is Riviera Paradise (530B-7) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riviera Paradise swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

At Valspar, the closest color to Bahaman Sea Blue is The Crowd Roars! (8001-38E) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Crowd Roars! swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bahaman Sea Blue is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

Glidden's nearest match is Splash Of Teal (17BG 36/333), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bahaman Sea Blue without repainting risk. See the full Splash Of Teal swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turquoise Waters (134-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bahaman Sea Blue without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise Waters swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bahaman Sea Blue is Blue Bicycle (HGSW 1343) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Bicycle swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bahaman Sea Blue. The nearest is Lobster (NO. CB7) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lobster swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bahaman Sea Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bahaman Sea Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Bahaman Sea Blue

Kompozit's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bahaman Sea Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →

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