Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Jamaica Bay |
| SKU | HGSW 6781 |
| Hex | #34A3B6 |
| RGB | 52, 163, 182 |
| HSL | 189°, 56%, 46% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay 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.
Jamaica Bay 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
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Jamaica 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 #34A3B6 in HSL space. Pair Jamaica 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 Jamaica Bay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jamaica 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 6781 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jamaica Bay 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 →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Jamaica Bay 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 →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
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 Jamaica Bay without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise Waters swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Valspar, the closest color to Jamaica Bay 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 →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Jamaica Bay 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 →
Behr Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Behr, the closest color to Jamaica Bay 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Kompozit, the closest color to Jamaica Bay 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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Jamaica Bay 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Jamaica Bay — the nearest deck color, Charybdis (0661), is clearly different (ΔE 6.58). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6781 instead. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Jamaica Bay — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 8.73). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6781 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Jamaica Bay — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 9.39). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6781 instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Jamaica Bay — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 11.97). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6781 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Jamaica Bay — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 14.37). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6781 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Jamaica Bay — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.82). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6781 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →