Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Ebbtide |
| SKU | HGSW 6493 |
| Hex | #84B4BE |
| RGB | 132, 180, 190 |
| HSL | 190°, 31%, 63% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Ebbtide
Ebbtide sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Ebbtide 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
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Ebbtide 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 #84B4BE in HSL space. Pair Ebbtide 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 Ebbtide Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ebbtide 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 6493 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ebbtide
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ebbtide is Ebbtide (SW 6493). 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 41 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ebbtide and you'll get the same color. See the full Ebbtide swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ebbtide
Behr's nearest match is French Colony (N480-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ebbtide without repainting risk. See the full French Colony swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ebbtide
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Ebbtide. The nearest is Saratoga Springs (1669) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saratoga Springs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ebbtide
At Valspar, the closest color to Ebbtide is Aster (8002-41C) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ebbtide
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ebbtide is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ebbtide
At Glidden, the closest color to Ebbtide is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ebbtide
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Ebbtide. The nearest is Nautic Blue (236-4DB) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nautic Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ebbtide
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is More Water Please (DEFD55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ebbtide without repainting risk. See the full More Water Please swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ebbtide
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ebbtide. The nearest is Yonder (NO. 9810) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yonder swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ebbtide
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ebbtide is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ebbtide
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ebbtide. The nearest is Virginia Morn (BD23) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ebbtide
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ebbtide is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →