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Kompozit Epimethius0660 · #4BB2D5 · LRV 38

Epimethius 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 0660 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT EPIMETHIUS
RGB 75, 178, 213LRV 38

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameEpimethius
SKU0660
Hex#4BB2D5
RGB75, 178, 213
HSL195°, 62%, 56%
LRV38
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyBlue
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About Kompozit Epimethius

Epimethius sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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 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 6794 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 39
SW 6787 · #56B5CA · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 39

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.86
All blue at Behr →
M490-5 · #4DB0CA · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 37
560D-5 · #69B2CC · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 39
S490-4 · #60B7CB · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 41

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.28
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
768 · #54B1C9 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 40
782 · #5EABD1 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 36
789 · #6DB4DC · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 44

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.62
All blue at Valspar →
4008-10A · #53B5DF · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 40
V032-2 · #59BCDA · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 43.1
4007-10A · #58A9D3 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 34.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1237-5 · #48A8CF · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 34

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All blue at Glidden →
50BG 41/312 · #59B3D4 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 41
PPG1237-5 · #48A8D0 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 34

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.24
All blue at Dutch Boy →
136-4DB · #67B5CE · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 40
136-5DB · #4EA4C0 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 32
HGSW 1364 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 39
HGSW 6794 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 39
HGSW 1354 · #56B5CA · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 39
HGSW 6787 · #56B5CA · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 39

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5829 · #56ACCA · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 33
DE5836 · #55B4DE · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 37
DEFD54 · #68ABC5 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 38
DE5780 · #5AB5CB · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 37

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0660 · #5DB5D5 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 40
0661 · #38A5CB · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 32

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0660 · #4BB2D5 · ΔE 0 · LRV 42

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

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

0639 · LRV 36
0674 · LRV 33
0653 · LRV 32
0661 · LRV 31
0673 · LRV 46
0681 · LRV 37

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#4BB2D5 + #D56E4B
TRIADIC
#4BB2D5 · #D54BB2 · #B2D54B
ANALOGOUS
#4BD5B3 · #4BB2D5 · #4B6DD5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.43:1fail
Sample text on black
8.63:1AAA

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

Kompozit 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 Kompozit 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) 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 lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) 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 lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) 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 slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) 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 lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) 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 lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Epimethius without repainting risk. See the full Epimethius swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Epimethius

The closest Hirshfield's 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 lighter (LRV 42 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Epimethius and you'll get the same color. See the full Epimethius swatch →

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