Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Barrier Reef |
| SKU | HGSW 2332 |
| Hex | #217786 |
| RGB | 33, 119, 134 |
| HSL | 189°, 60%, 33% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Barrier Reef
With an LRV of 15, Barrier Reef 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.
Barrier Reef 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
14 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
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Clare
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Barrier Reef within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #217786 in HSL space. Pair Barrier Reef 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Barrier Reef Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barrier Reef 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2332 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barrier Reef
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Barrier Reef is Great Falls (SW 6495). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Great Falls and you'll get the same color. See the full Great Falls swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barrier Reef
Valspar's nearest match is Watershed (M305), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.2 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Barrier Reef without repainting risk. See the full Watershed swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Barrier Reef
At Behr, the closest color to Barrier Reef is Blue Stream (M470-7) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Stream swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barrier Reef
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Barrier Reef is By the Bayou (DE5782) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full By the Bayou swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barrier Reef
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Barrier Reef is Deep Marine (134-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Marine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barrier Reef
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Barrier Reef. The nearest is Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hypnotic Sea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Barrier Reef
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Barrier Reef. The nearest is Avalon Teal (CSP-645) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Avalon Teal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Barrier Reef
Clare has no exact twin of Barrier Reef. The nearest is Sublime (PNT100-DP-45) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sublime swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barrier Reef
Kompozit has no exact twin of Barrier Reef. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Barrier Reef
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Barrier Reef. The nearest is Blueberry (BD26) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blueberry swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barrier Reef
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Barrier Reef — the nearest deck color, Vardo (NO. 288), is clearly different (ΔE 5.18). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2332 instead. See the full Vardo swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Barrier Reef
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Barrier Reef — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 7.45). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2332 instead. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barrier Reef
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Barrier Reef — the nearest deck color, Big Ocean Wave (H056), is clearly different (ΔE 8.58). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2332 instead. See the full Big Ocean Wave swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Barrier Reef
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Barrier Reef — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 12.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2332 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →