Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Blue Bicycle |
| SKU | HGSW 1343 |
| Hex | #34A3B6 |
| RGB | 52, 163, 182 |
| HSL | 189°, 56%, 46% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Blue Bicycle
Blue Bicycle sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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 Bicycle 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
12 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
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Blue Bicycle 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 #34A3B6 in HSL space. Pair Blue Bicycle 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 Blue Bicycle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Bicycle 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 1343 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Blue Bicycle is Jamaica Bay (SW 6781). 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 30 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Jamaica Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaica Bay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
At Behr, the closest color to Blue Bicycle is Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Waters swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Bicycle is Blue Lagoon (2054-40) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Lagoon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
At Valspar, the closest color to Blue Bicycle is Blue Nebula (8002-40E) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Nebula swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Blue Bicycle is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Jamaican Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
The closest Glidden equivalent of Blue Bicycle is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If Glidden is your counter, order Jamaican Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turquoise Waters (134-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Bicycle without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise Waters swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Bicycle is Caribbean Cruise (DE5760) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Cruise swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Blue Bicycle is Lobster (NO. CB7) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobster swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Blue Bicycle is Sarah's Garden (0674) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 36 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Bicycle
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blue Bicycle is Sarah's Garden (0674) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →