Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Bulfinch Blue |
| SKU | H0043 |
| Hex | #94B1B6 |
| RGB | 148, 177, 182 |
| HSL | 189°, 19%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Hirshfield's Bulfinch Blue
Bulfinch Blue 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.
Bulfinch Blue 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
19 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Bulfinch Blue within Hirshfield's'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 #94B1B6 in HSL space. Pair Bulfinch Blue 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.
Hirshfield's Bulfinch Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bulfinch Blue 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 Hirshfield's H0043 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Interesting Aqua (SW 6220) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Supernova (N510-4) — very close at ΔE 2.29, 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 Supernova swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Bulfinch Blue is Ocean City Blue (718). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Ocean City Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean City Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Bulfinch Blue is Windswept Clouds (8003-39D). At ΔE 0.63 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 Valspar is your counter, order Windswept Clouds and you'll get the same color. See the full Windswept Clouds swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bulfinch Blue without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Master Matt (335-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Master Matt swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Interesting Aqua (HGSW 3305) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Powder Mill (DET566) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Powder Mill swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Bulfinch Blue. The nearest is Morning Calm (JG-77) at ΔE 4.48 — 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 Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bulfinch Blue. The nearest is Dix Blue (NO. 82) at ΔE 3.8 — 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 Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wonder Land (0498), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bulfinch Blue without repainting risk. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Inuvik Ice (C2-716) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inuvik Ice swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Bulfinch Blue. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.5 — 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 Vacay swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
Backdrop has no exact twin of Bulfinch Blue. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Blue Harbor (371675) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bulfinch Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bulfinch Blue is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →