Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Harbor Side Blue |
| SKU | 740 |
| Hex | #5CB5B9 |
| RGB | 92, 181, 185 |
| HSL | 183°, 40%, 54% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Harbor Side Blue
Harbor Side Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Harbor Side 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 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Harbor Side 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 #5CB5B9 in HSL space. Pair Harbor Side 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 Harbor Side Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Harbor Side 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 740 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Harbor Side Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Harbor Side Blue. The nearest is Adonis (MQ4-51) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adonis swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Harbor Side Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Swim (5006-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Harbor Side Blue without repainting risk. See the full Swim swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Harbor Side Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Harbor Side Blue is Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscay Bay swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Harbor Side Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Harbor Side Blue is Caribbean Teal (90GG 39/272). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Caribbean Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Caribbean Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Harbor Side Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Harbor Side Blue is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Harbor Side Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Harbor Side Blue. The nearest is Gulf Stream (DE5759) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Stream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Harbor Side Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Harbor Side Blue. The nearest is Veranda Blue (H0084) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veranda Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Harbor Side Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pond Shimmer (BD24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Harbor Side Blue without repainting risk. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →