Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Blue Calypso |
| SKU | PPG1235-5 |
| Hex | #55A7B6 |
| RGB | 85, 167, 182 |
| HSL | 189°, 40%, 52% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Blue Calypso
Blue Calypso 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.
Blue Calypso 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 at every US brand
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Blue Calypso within Glidden'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 #55A7B6 in HSL space. Pair Blue Calypso 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.
Glidden Blue Calypso Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Calypso 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 Glidden PPG1235-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Freshwater (SW 6774), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full Freshwater swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Behr's nearest match is Sonic Blue (T15-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full Sonic Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Santa Clara (753), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full Santa Clara swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Calypso
At Valspar, the closest color to Blue Calypso is Smoky Mountain Spring (V067-4) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Mountain Spring swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Calypso
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Blue Calypso is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Blue Calypso and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blue Calypso. The nearest is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Calypso
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is September Skies (HGSW 1333), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full September Skies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Blue Calypso. The nearest is Pacific Palisade (DE5787) at ΔE 4.9 — 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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 10.31). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 9.33). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Blue Calypso. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 3.53 — 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Sea of Atlantis (0653), is clearly different (ΔE 8.93). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Rainfall (CA196), is clearly different (ΔE 12.83). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blue Calypso
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 11.13). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 7.84). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 14.7). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.36). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 13.78). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 10.09). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Calypso — the nearest deck color, Sea of Atlantis (0653), is clearly different (ΔE 8.93). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1235-5 instead. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →