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Kompozit Charybdis0661 · #16A3CB · LRV 31

Charybdis reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 0661 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT CHARYBDIS
RGB 22, 163, 203LRV 31

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameCharybdis
SKU0661
Hex#16A3CB
RGB22, 163, 203
HSL193°, 80%, 44%
LRV31
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyBlue
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About Kompozit Charybdis

Charybdis sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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 by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6954 · #01A2C6 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 30
SW 6795 · #289EC4 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 29

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All blue at Behr →
T12-8 · #28A8CD · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 33
P490-6 · #28A6C5 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 32
MQ4-56 · #18A4DA · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 32
MQ4-52 · #20A4BF · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 31

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
2059-40 · #17A1C8 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 30
2060-40 · #199FCC · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 29
769 · #1FA0C1 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 31

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All blue at Valspar →
5001-10B · #3F9FC2 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 29.6
5002-10A · #2AAACA · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 33.4
8001-38E · #1FA9C3 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 33

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.1
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1237-5 · #48A8CF · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 34

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All blue at Glidden →
50BG 33/360 · #38A1C5 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 33
PPG1237-5 · #48A8D0 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 34

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.58
All blue at Dutch Boy →
136-5DB · #4EA4C0 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 32
137-6DB · #4398C1 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 28
HGSW 1363 · #289EC4 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 29
HGSW 6795 · #289EC4 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 29

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.29
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5837 · #0098C8 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 25

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0661 · #38A5CB · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 32

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0661 · #16A3CB · ΔE 0 · LRV 34

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The nearest shades to Charybdis within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

0674 · LRV 33
0653 · LRV 32
0660 · LRV 38
0639 · LRV 36
0682 · LRV 28
0675 · LRV 23

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#16A3CB + #CB3E16
TRIADIC
#16A3CB · #CB16A3 · #A3CB16
ANALOGOUS
#16CB98 · #16A3CB · #1649CB

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.94:1fail
Sample text on black
7.14:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Kompozit 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 Kompozit 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.6 vs 31) 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 →

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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). 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 31) 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 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pool Party swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Charybdis

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Charybdis (0661), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charybdis without repainting risk. See the full Charybdis swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Charybdis

The closest Hirshfield's 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 lighter (LRV 34 vs 31). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Charybdis and you'll get the same color. See the full Charybdis swatch →

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