Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Beachcomber |
| SKU | HGSW 2333 |
| Hex | #5B96A2 |
| RGB | 91, 150, 162 |
| HSL | 190°, 28%, 50% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Beachcomber
Beachcomber sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Beachcomber 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
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
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Kompozit
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Beachcomber 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 #5B96A2 in HSL space. Pair Beachcomber 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 Beachcomber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beachcomber 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 2333 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beachcomber
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Beachcomber is Lakeshore (SW 6494). 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 27 vs 27). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lakeshore and you'll get the same color. See the full Lakeshore swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beachcomber
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Beachcomber is Star City (DE5767). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Star City and you'll get the same color. See the full Star City swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beachcomber
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Toile (748), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Beachcomber without repainting risk. See the full Blue Toile swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beachcomber
At Valspar, the closest color to Beachcomber is My Skiff (V104-4) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.8 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full My Skiff swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Beachcomber
At Kompozit, the closest color to Beachcomber is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beachcomber
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Beachcomber is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beachcomber
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Beachcomber is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beachcomber
At Behr, the closest color to Beachcomber is Vintage Teal (MQ6-33) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beachcomber
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Beachcomber. The nearest is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beachcomber
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Beachcomber — the nearest deck color, Churchill (C2-730), is clearly different (ΔE 6.38). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2333 instead. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Beachcomber
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Beachcomber — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 6.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2333 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Beachcomber
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Beachcomber — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 6.5). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2333 instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Beachcomber
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Beachcomber — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 9.99). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2333 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Beachcomber
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Beachcomber — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 13.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2333 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →