Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Biscay |
| SKU | SW 6940 |
| Hex | #019F9F |
| RGB | 1, 159, 159 |
| HSL | 180°, 99%, 31% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Biscay
Biscay sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Biscay 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
10 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Biscay within Sherwin-Williams'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 #019F9F in HSL space. Pair Biscay 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.
Sherwin-Williams Biscay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Biscay 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6940 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Biscay
Behr has no exact twin of Biscay. The nearest is Island Dream (MQ4-20) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Dream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Biscay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Biscay is San Jose Blue (741) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full San Jose Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Biscay
Valspar has no exact twin of Biscay. The nearest is Laguna Green (5007-10B) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Laguna Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Biscay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Biscay is Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riviera Paradise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Biscay
At Glidden, the closest color to Biscay is Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riviera Paradise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Biscay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Biscay is Balinese Retreat (DEFD44) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balinese Retreat swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Biscay
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pleasant Stream (0682), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Biscay without repainting risk. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Biscay
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Biscay is Pleasant Stream (0682). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Pleasant Stream and you'll get the same color. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Biscay
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Biscay is Pleasant Stream (0682). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Pleasant Stream and you'll get the same color. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →