Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Epimethius |
| SKU | 0660 |
| Hex | #5DB5D5 |
| RGB | 93, 181, 213 |
| HSL | 196°, 59%, 60% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Diamond Vogel Epimethius
Epimethius sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Epimethius 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Behr
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Epimethius 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 #5DB5D5 in HSL space. Pair Epimethius 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 Epimethius Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Epimethius 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 0660 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epimethius
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Epimethius is Flyway (SW 6794). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Flyway and you'll get the same color. See the full Flyway swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Epimethius
Kompozit's nearest match is Epimethius (0660), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Epimethius without repainting risk. See the full Epimethius swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Epimethius
Behr's nearest match is Ocean View (560D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Epimethius without repainting risk. See the full Ocean View swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Epimethius
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Epimethius is Big Sky Country (136-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Sky Country swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Epimethius
At Valspar, the closest color to Epimethius is Sea Frolic (4008-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Frolic swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Epimethius
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Epimethius is Sail Away (DE5836) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sail Away swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Epimethius
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Epimethius. The nearest is Sea to Shining Sea (789) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea to Shining Sea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Epimethius
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Epimethius. The nearest is Virginia Morn (BD23) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Epimethius
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, High Dive (PPG1236-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.34). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0660 instead. See the full High Dive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Epimethius
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 7.42). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0660 instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Epimethius
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 9.99). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0660 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Epimethius
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Vacay (PNT100-LT-44), is clearly different (ΔE 12.81). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0660 instead. See the full Vacay swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Epimethius
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 13.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0660 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →