Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Calypso Blue |
| SKU | 727 |
| Hex | #397A85 |
| RGB | 57, 122, 133 |
| HSL | 189°, 40%, 37% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Calypso Blue
With an LRV of 16, Calypso 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.
Calypso 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
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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Calypso 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 #397A85 in HSL space. Pair Calypso 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 Calypso Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calypso 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 727 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Grand Canal (SW 6488) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grand Canal swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Grand Rapids (530D-7) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grand Rapids swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Sky Space (5001-6B) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.9 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sky Space swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calypso Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Adventure (PPG1151-6) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adventure swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Adventure (PPG1151-6) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adventure swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Laka Blue (332-6DB) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Laka Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Turquoise Cay (HGSW 2322) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquoise Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calypso Blue
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Calypso Blue is Mysterious Blue (DE5768). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Mysterious Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mysterious Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Vardo (NO. 288) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Wish Upon a Star (0668) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Calypso Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Calypso Blue. The nearest is Sublime (PNT100-DP-45) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sublime swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calypso Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Calypso Blue is Wish Upon a Star (0668) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →