Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Charybdis |
| SKU | 0661 |
| Hex | #38A5CB |
| RGB | 56, 165, 203 |
| HSL | 196°, 59%, 51% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Diamond Vogel Charybdis
Charybdis sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Charybdis is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Behr
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Charybdis within Diamond Vogel'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 #38A5CB in HSL space. Pair Charybdis 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.
Diamond Vogel Charybdis Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Charybdis 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 Diamond Vogel 0661 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Charybdis
Behr's nearest match is Blue Chaise (550D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Blue Chaise swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Charybdis
Kompozit's nearest match is Charybdis (0661), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Charybdis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Charybdis
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Mystic Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Charybdis
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Yosemite Blue (2059-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Yosemite Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Charybdis
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Charybdis is Resonant Blue (SW 6954) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Resonant Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Charybdis
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Charybdis is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Charybdis
At Valspar, the closest color to Charybdis is Ocean Sigh (5002-10A) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.4 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Sigh swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Charybdis
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Charybdis is Frozen Wave (DE5829) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frozen Wave swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Charybdis
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Charybdis. The nearest is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Charybdis
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 8.21). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0661 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Charybdis
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 9.27). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0661 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Charybdis
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 11.57). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0661 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Charybdis
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.43). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0661 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →