Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Fore and Aft |
| SKU | HGSW 1324 |
| Hex | #6EC2C4 |
| RGB | 110, 194, 196 |
| HSL | 181°, 42%, 60% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Fore and Aft
Fore and Aft sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Fore and Aft 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
11 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
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Fore and Aft 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 #6EC2C4 in HSL space. Pair Fore and Aft 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 Fore and Aft Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fore and Aft 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 1324 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fore and Aft
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fore and Aft is Mariner (SW 6766). 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 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mariner and you'll get the same color. See the full Mariner swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fore and Aft
At Behr, the closest color to Fore and Aft is Tropical Splash (540D-5) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Splash swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fore and Aft
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Fore and Aft is Burbank Blue (732). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Burbank Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Burbank Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fore and Aft
At Valspar, the closest color to Fore and Aft is Cerulean Skies (8002-38D) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cerulean Skies swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fore and Aft
Glidden's nearest match is Timberlake Teal (90GG 45/254), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Fore and Aft without repainting risk. See the full Timberlake Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fore and Aft
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fore and Aft is Robins Egg (133-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Robins Egg swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fore and Aft
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Fore and Aft. The nearest is Polished Aqua (DE5724) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polished Aqua swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fore and Aft
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fore and Aft is Pond Shimmer (BD24) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →