Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Swimming Hole |
| SKU | HGSW 2344 |
| Hex | #88ABB4 |
| RGB | 136, 171, 180 |
| HSL | 192°, 23%, 62% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Swimming Hole
Swimming Hole sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Swimming Hole 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
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Swimming Hole 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 #88ABB4 in HSL space. Pair Swimming Hole 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 Swimming Hole Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Swimming Hole 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 2344 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Swimming Hole
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Swimming Hole is Aquitaine (SW 9057). 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 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Aquitaine and you'll get the same color. See the full Aquitaine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Swimming Hole
The closest Behr equivalent of Swimming Hole is Teton Blue (N490-4). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Teton Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Teton Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Swimming Hole
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stone Silver (DE5773), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Swimming Hole without repainting risk. See the full Stone Silver swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Swimming Hole
Valspar's nearest match is Sebastian Inlet (V104-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.5 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Swimming Hole without repainting risk. See the full Sebastian Inlet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Swimming Hole
Dutch Boy's nearest match is North Haven (334-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Swimming Hole without repainting risk. See the full North Haven swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Swimming Hole
At Kompozit, the closest color to Swimming Hole is Wonder Land (0498) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Swimming Hole
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Swimming Hole is Winter Solstice (JG-89) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Swimming Hole
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Swimming Hole. The nearest is Bewilder (C2-732) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bewilder swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Swimming Hole
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Swimming Hole. The nearest is Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Cornflower swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Swimming Hole
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Swimming Hole. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Swimming Hole
Clare has no exact twin of Swimming Hole. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Swimming Hole
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Swimming Hole — the nearest deck color, Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.44). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2344 instead. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Swimming Hole
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Swimming Hole — the nearest deck color, Dix Blue (NO. 82), is clearly different (ΔE 6.91). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2344 instead. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Swimming Hole
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Swimming Hole — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 12.41). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2344 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →