Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Epimethius |
| SKU | 0660 |
| Hex | #4BB2D5 |
| RGB | 75, 178, 213 |
| HSL | 195°, 62%, 56% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Hirshfield's Epimethius
Epimethius sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Epimethius 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 by brand
11 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Epimethius 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 #4BB2D5 in HSL space. Pair Epimethius 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 Epimethius Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Epimethius 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 0660 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epimethius
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Flyway (SW 6794), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Epimethius without repainting risk. See the full Flyway swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Epimethius
At Behr, the closest color to Epimethius is Jet Ski (M490-5) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jet Ski swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Epimethius
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Epimethius is Atlantis Blue (768) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Atlantis Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Epimethius
At Valspar, the closest color to Epimethius is Sea Frolic (4008-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Frolic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Epimethius
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Epimethius is Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 34 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Epimethius
Glidden's nearest match is Bright Blue (50BG 41/312), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Epimethius without repainting risk. See the full Bright Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Epimethius
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Epimethius is Big Sky Country (136-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Sky Country swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epimethius
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is North Holland Blue (HGSW 1364), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Epimethius without repainting risk. See the full North Holland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Epimethius
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Epimethius is Sail Away (DE5836) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sail Away swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Epimethius
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Epimethius (0660), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Epimethius without repainting risk. See the full Epimethius swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Epimethius
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Epimethius is Epimethius (0660). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). If Kompozit is your counter, order Epimethius and you'll get the same color. See the full Epimethius swatch →