Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Blue Calypso |
| SKU | PPG1235-5 |
| Hex | #55A8B6 |
| RGB | 85, 168, 182 |
| HSL | 189°, 40%, 52% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Blue Calypso
Blue Calypso sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Blue Calypso is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Blue Calypso within PPG / Glidden'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 #55A8B6 in HSL space. Pair Blue Calypso 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.
PPG / Glidden Blue Calypso Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Calypso 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1235-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Freshwater (SW 6774), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full Freshwater swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Behr's nearest match is Sonic Blue (T15-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full Sonic Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Santa Clara (753), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full Santa Clara swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Calypso
At Valspar, the closest color to Blue Calypso is Smoky Mountain Spring (V067-4) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Mountain Spring swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Calypso
The closest Glidden equivalent of Blue Calypso is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Blue Calypso and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Calypso
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is September Skies (HGSW 1333), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full September Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Calypso
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lobster (NO. CB7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Calypso without repainting risk. See the full Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Calypso
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blue Calypso is Sarah's Garden (0674) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →