Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Bridgeport |
| SKU | SW 2940 |
| Hex | #005553 |
| RGB | 0, 85, 83 |
| HSL | 179°, 100%, 17% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Bridgeport
At LRV 7, Bridgeport is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Bridgeport earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 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 teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Bridgeport 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 #005553 in HSL space. Pair Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bridgeport 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 2940 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Bridgeport
Behr's nearest match is Moonlit Pool (S-H-510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bridgeport without repainting risk. See the full Moonlit Pool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bridgeport
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bridgeport is Beau Green (2054-20) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beau Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bridgeport
Valspar has no exact twin of Bridgeport. The nearest is Fish Tale (V066-6) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6.8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fish Tale swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bridgeport
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bridgeport. The nearest is Forest Grove (230-7DB) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Forest Grove swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bridgeport
Kompozit has no exact twin of Bridgeport. The nearest is Blue Period (0690) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Period swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bridgeport
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Bridgeport — the nearest deck color, Cute Pixie (0711), is clearly different (ΔE 6.77). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 instead. See the full Cute Pixie swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bridgeport
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Bridgeport — the nearest deck color, Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7), is clearly different (ΔE 8.09). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 instead. See the full Deep Emerald swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bridgeport
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Bridgeport — the nearest deck color, Billiard Table (DEA178), is clearly different (ΔE 8.35). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 instead. See the full Billiard Table swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bridgeport
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Bridgeport — the nearest deck color, Chargreen (C2-694), is clearly different (ΔE 9.95). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 instead. See the full Chargreen swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bridgeport
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bridgeport — the nearest deck color, Under The Stars (JG-82), is clearly different (ΔE 10.22). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 instead. See the full Under The Stars swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bridgeport
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bridgeport — the nearest deck color, North End (BD-NE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.45). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 instead. See the full North End swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bridgeport
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bridgeport — the nearest deck color, Hague Blue (NO. 30), is clearly different (ΔE 16.01). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 instead. See the full Hague Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bridgeport
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bridgeport — the nearest deck color, Blackish (PNT100-DP-54), is clearly different (ΔE 19.4). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 instead. See the full Blackish swatch →