Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Georgian Bay |
| SKU | HGSW 2362 |
| Hex | #22657F |
| RGB | 34, 101, 127 |
| HSL | 197°, 58%, 32% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Georgian Bay
With an LRV of 11, Georgian Bay 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.
Georgian Bay 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
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Georgian Bay 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 #22657F in HSL space. Pair Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Georgian Bay 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 2362 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Georgian Bay
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Georgian Bay is Georgian Bay (SW 6509). 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 11 vs 11). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Georgian Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Georgian Bay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Georgian Bay
Valspar's nearest match is Journey Into Night (V032-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.7 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Georgian Bay without repainting risk. See the full Journey Into Night swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Georgian Bay
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Job's Tears (0676), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Georgian Bay without repainting risk. See the full Job's Tears swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Georgian Bay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Georgian Bay is Blue Grotto (C2-726) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Grotto swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Georgian Bay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Georgian Bay is Deep Ocean (2058-30) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Ocean swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Georgian Bay
At Behr, the closest color to Georgian Bay is Nostalgic Evening (BNC-28) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nostalgic Evening swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Georgian Bay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Georgian Bay is Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jamaican Dream swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Georgian Bay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Georgian Bay is San Gabriel Blue (DET557) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full San Gabriel Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Georgian Bay
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Georgian Bay is Ribbon Blue (237-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ribbon Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Georgian Bay
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Georgian Bay. The nearest is Superior (JG-163) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Superior swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Georgian Bay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Georgian Bay. The nearest is Job's Tears (0676) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Job's Tears swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Georgian Bay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Georgian Bay — the nearest deck color, Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40), is clearly different (ΔE 7.09). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2362 instead. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Georgian Bay
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Georgian Bay — the nearest deck color, Stiffkey Blue (NO. 281), is clearly different (ΔE 9.51). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2362 instead. See the full Stiffkey Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Georgian Bay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Georgian Bay — the nearest deck color, We Three Kings (BD-WK), is clearly different (ΔE 10.23). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2362 instead. See the full We Three Kings swatch →