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Diamond Vogel Epimethius0660 · #5DB5D5 · LRV 40

Epimethius reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Diamond Vogel 0660 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DIAMOND VOGEL EPIMETHIUS
RGB 93, 181, 213LRV 40

Color spec

BrandDiamond Vogel
NameEpimethius
SKU0660
Hex#5DB5D5
RGB93, 181, 213
HSL196°, 59%, 60%
LRV40
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyBlue
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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 by brand

12 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 blue from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.71
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6794 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 39
SW 6787 · #56B5CA · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 39
SW 6801 · #7DB5D3 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 42

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All blue at Behr →
560D-5 · #69B2CC · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 39
M490-5 · #4DB0CA · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 37
S490-4 · #60B7CB · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 41

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.3
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
768 · #54B1C9 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 40
782 · #5EABD1 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 36
789 · #6DB4DC · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 44

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All blue at Valspar →
5001-10A · #6FB8D3 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 42.3
V032-2 · #59BCDA · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 43.1
4008-10A · #53B5DF · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 40
8001-42D · #68B6E0 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 42

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.08
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1238-4 · #7EB6CF · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 42

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All blue at Glidden →
50BG 41/312 · #59B3D4 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 41
PPG1240-4 · #6AB4E0 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 41
PPG1236-5 · #59B9CC · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All blue at Dutch Boy →
136-4DB · #67B5CE · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 40
137-5DB · #76BBDD · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 45
HGSW 1364 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 39
HGSW 6794 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 39
HGSW 1354 · #56B5CA · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 39
HGSW 6787 · #56B5CA · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 39

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.64
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5829 · #56ACCA · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 33
DE5836 · #55B4DE · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 37
DE5780 · #5AB5CB · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 37

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0660 · #4BB2D5 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 42
H0053 · #64B0DC · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 38

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.35
All blue at C2 Paint →
BD23 · #71B2C4 · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 39

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All blue at Kompozit →
0660 · #4BB2D5 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 38

Similar Diamond Vogel colors

closest in the Diamond Vogel deck

The 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.

0639 · LRV 37
0674 · LRV 35
0673 · LRV 48
0653 · LRV 34
0645 · LRV 43
0646 · LRV 34

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#5DB5D5 + #D57D5D
TRIADIC
#5DB5D5 · #D55DB5 · #B5D55D
ANALOGOUS
#5DD5B9 · #5DB5D5 · #5D79D5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.32:1fail
Sample text on black
9.04:1AAA

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Glidden Equivalent of Epimethius

The closest Glidden equivalent of Epimethius is Bright Blue (50BG 41/312). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Bright Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bright Blue 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 →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epimethius

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Epimethius is North Holland Blue (HGSW 1364). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order North Holland Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full North Holland Blue 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 →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Epimethius

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Epimethius (0660), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Epimethius without repainting risk. See the full Epimethius 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 →

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 →

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