Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Charybdis |
| SKU | 0661 |
| Hex | #16A3CB |
| RGB | 22, 163, 203 |
| HSL | 193°, 80%, 44% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Hirshfield's Charybdis
Charybdis sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Charybdis is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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 blue 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Charybdis 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 #16A3CB in HSL space. Pair Charybdis 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 Charybdis Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Charybdis 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 0661 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Charybdis
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Resonant Blue (SW 6954), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Resonant Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Charybdis
At Behr, the closest color to Charybdis is Hacienda Blue (P490-6) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hacienda Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Charybdis
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Charybdis is Yosemite Blue (2059-40). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Yosemite Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Yosemite Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Charybdis
At Valspar, the closest color to Charybdis is Rolling Sea (5001-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29.6 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Charybdis
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6), is clearly different (ΔE 6.47). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Charybdis
Glidden's nearest match is Sticky Note Blue (50BG 33/360), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Sticky Note Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Charybdis
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Charybdis. The nearest is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Charybdis
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Something Borrowed (HGSW 1363), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Something Borrowed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Charybdis
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Charybdis. The nearest is Pool Party (DE5837) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 25 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pool Party swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Charybdis
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 12.79). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Charybdis
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 5.33). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Charybdis
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Charybdis (0661), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Charybdis
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 14.36). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Charybdis
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 9.36). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Charybdis
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 10.31). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Charybdis
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 12.96). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Charybdis
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Giverny (GIVERNY), is clearly different (ΔE 7.32). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Giverny swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Charybdis
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 15.04). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Charybdis
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Charybdis — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 15.38). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0661 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Charybdis
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Charybdis is Charybdis (0661). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). If Kompozit is your counter, order Charybdis and you'll get the same color. See the full Charybdis swatch →