Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | San Gabriel Blue |
| SKU | DET557 |
| Hex | #2F6679 |
| RGB | 47, 102, 121 |
| HSL | 195°, 44%, 33% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards San Gabriel Blue
With an LRV of 12, San Gabriel 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.
San Gabriel 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 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 teal from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
C2 Paint
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to San Gabriel Blue within Dunn-Edwards'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 #2F6679 in HSL space. Pair San Gabriel 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.
Dunn-Edwards San Gabriel Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching San Gabriel 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 Dunn-Edwards DET557 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of San Gabriel Blue is Bainbridge Blue (749). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bainbridge Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bainbridge Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Behr's nearest match is Nostalgic Evening (BNC-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for San Gabriel Blue without repainting risk. See the full Nostalgic Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Blue Grotto (C2-726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for San Gabriel Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Grotto swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Am I Blue? (V106-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.3 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for San Gabriel Blue without repainting risk. See the full Am I Blue? swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to San Gabriel Blue is Georgian Bay (SW 6509) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Bay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of San Gabriel Blue. The nearest is Oasis Green (232-7DB) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oasis Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of San Gabriel Blue. The nearest is Superior (JG-163) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Superior swatch →
Clare Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Clare has no exact twin of San Gabriel Blue. The nearest is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of San Gabriel Blue — the nearest deck color, Caribbean Holiday (PPG13-28), is clearly different (ΔE 6.24). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET557 instead. See the full Caribbean Holiday swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of San Gabriel Blue — the nearest deck color, Queen of the Night (0655), is clearly different (ΔE 7.6). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET557 instead. See the full Queen of the Night swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of San Gabriel Blue — the nearest deck color, Stiffkey Blue (NO. 281), is clearly different (ΔE 9.31). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET557 instead. See the full Stiffkey Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of San Gabriel Blue — the nearest deck color, Joyful Tears (0683), is clearly different (ΔE 9.84). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET557 instead. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of San Gabriel Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of San Gabriel Blue — the nearest deck color, We Three Kings (BD-WK), is clearly different (ΔE 10.73). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET557 instead. See the full We Three Kings swatch →