Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Bainbridge Blue |
| SKU | 749 |
| Hex | #33677B |
| RGB | 51, 103, 123 |
| HSL | 197°, 41%, 34% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Bainbridge Blue
With an LRV of 14, Bainbridge Blue 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.
Bainbridge Blue 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
14 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Bainbridge 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #33677B in HSL space. Pair Bainbridge Blue 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.
Benjamin Moore Bainbridge Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bainbridge 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 749 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bainbridge Blue is Georgian Bay (SW 6509) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Bay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
Behr's nearest match is Nostalgic Evening (BNC-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bainbridge Blue without repainting risk. See the full Nostalgic Evening swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Am I Blue? (V106-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 11.3 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bainbridge Blue without repainting risk. See the full Am I Blue? swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bainbridge Blue. The nearest is Oasis Green (232-7DB) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oasis Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bainbridge Blue is Georgian Bay (HGSW 2362) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Bay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Bainbridge Blue is San Gabriel Blue (DET557). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order San Gabriel Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full San Gabriel Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Bainbridge Blue. The nearest is Superior (JG-163) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Superior swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Bainbridge Blue. The nearest is Bold Bolection (H0057) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bold Bolection swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Bainbridge Blue. The nearest is Fresh Water (R076) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Water swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Blue Grotto (C2-726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bainbridge Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Grotto swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bainbridge Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Bainbridge Blue. The nearest is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Dive swatch →