Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Lobster |
| SKU | No. CB7 |
| Hex | #57A7B9 |
| RGB | 87, 167, 185 |
| HSL | 191°, 41%, 53% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Farrow & Ball Lobster
Lobster sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Lobster 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
13 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Lobster within Farrow & Ball'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 #57A7B9 in HSL space. Pair Lobster 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.
Farrow & Ball Lobster Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lobster 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 Farrow & Ball No. CB7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lobster
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lobster is Freshwater (SW 6774) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freshwater swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lobster
The closest Behr equivalent of Lobster is Sonic Blue (T15-11). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Sonic Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Sonic Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lobster
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lobster is Santa Clara (753) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Santa Clara swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lobster
Valspar has no exact twin of Lobster. The nearest is Smoky Mountain Spring (V067-4) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Mountain Spring swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lobster
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lobster without repainting risk. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lobster
Glidden's nearest match is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lobster without repainting risk. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lobster
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lobster is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lobster
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lobster is September Skies (HGSW 1333) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full September Skies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lobster
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lobster. The nearest is Pacific Palisade (DE5787) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pacific Palisade swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lobster
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Lobster. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →