Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Epimethius |
| SKU | 0660 |
| Hex | #4BB2D5 |
| RGB | 75, 178, 213 |
| HSL | 195°, 62%, 56% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| 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 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 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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Epimethius
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 10.92). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Epimethius
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 6.89). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full St Giles Blue 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Epimethius
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Silver Lake (R080), is clearly different (ΔE 14.29). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Epimethius
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Virginia Morn (BD23), is clearly different (ΔE 5.34). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Epimethius
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 9.61). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Epimethius
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 15.75). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Epimethius
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 16.61). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Epimethius
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 14.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Epimethius
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Epimethius — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 13.53). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0660 instead. See the full Blue Harbor 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 →