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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 2940

Sherwin-Williams Bridgeport#005553 · LRV 7

Bridgeport reads as a blue-green / cool — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the spec, what Sherwin-Williams SW 2940 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS BRIDGEPORT
RGB 0, 85, 83 LRV 7

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 each

5 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All teal at Behr →
S-H-510 · #145A58 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 8
510F-7 · #2A5757 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 8
MQ6-01 · #2A565B · ΔE 6.46 · LRV 8
MQ6-1 · #29565C · ΔE 6.75 · LRV 8
520F-7 · #22515D · ΔE 9.34 · LRV 7

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
2048-10 · #004E4A · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 7
2052-20 · #0A5A52 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 8
2054-20 · #0A565A · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 9
735 · #255456 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 9
2045-10 · #005949 · ΔE 6.37 · LRV 8

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.73
All teal at Valspar →
V065-6 · #015B52 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 7.5
V066-6 · #01555B · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 6.8
5009-5 · #015B51 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 7.9
8002-38G · #01535D · ΔE 6.15 · LRV 6
V067-6 · #01535D · ΔE 6.15 · LRV 6.5

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All teal at Dutch Boy →
231-7DB · #10605B · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 9
230-7DB · #01584C · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 7
229-7DB · #235C4D · ΔE 6.43 · LRV 9
328-6DB · #2A4F43 · ΔE 6.89 · LRV 6
234-7DB · #285966 · ΔE 9.69 · LRV 9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.09
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1146-7 · #145E61 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 9
PPG1142-7 · #10615B · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 9
PPG1143-7 · #2D5B51 · ΔE 5.45 · LRV 9
PPG1148-7 · #2A545C · ΔE 8.09 · LRV 8
PPG1149-7 · #2D5461 · ΔE 10.97 · LRV 8

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.99
All teal at Kompozit →
0690 · #075158 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 7
0711 · #1A5445 · ΔE 6.1 · LRV 7
0697 · #00655A · ΔE 6.49 · LRV 10
0669 · #30555D · ΔE 9.04 · LRV 8
0501 · #3C4D51 · ΔE 12.76 · LRV 7

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.27
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DEA179 · #315955 · ΔE 5.27 · LRV 8
DEA180 · #254A47 · ΔE 6 · LRV 5
DEFD38 · #2E5A5E · ΔE 6.45 · LRV 9
DEA178 · #155843 · ΔE 8.35 · LRV 7
DEA182 · #30525B · ΔE 10.05 · LRV 7

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.77
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0711 · #2D5D4F · ΔE 6.77 · LRV 9
0690 · #2C5C62 · ΔE 6.93 · LRV 9
0473 · #3C5052 · ΔE 11.1 · LRV 7
0669 · #3E5C64 · ΔE 11.23 · LRV 10
0501 · #475559 · ΔE 14.12 · LRV 9

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.95
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-694 · #364B43 · ΔE 9.95 · LRV 6
C2-693 · #465651 · ΔE 11.77 · LRV 9
C2-709 · #344444 · ΔE 12.37 · LRV 5
C2-743 · #324A59 · ΔE 15.1 · LRV 6
C2-742 · #394853 · ΔE 16.16 · LRV 6

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.14
All teal at Magnolia Home →
JG-04 · #3E595D · ΔE 10.14 · LRV 9
JG-82 · #2D5662 · ΔE 10.22 · LRV 8
JG-80 · #365862 · ΔE 10.75 · LRV 9
JG-91 · #385063 · ΔE 16.43 · LRV 7
JG-90 · #435462 · ΔE 16.57 · LRV 8

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 11.45
All teal at Clare →
PNT100-MD-40 · #41656D · ΔE 11.45 · LRV 12
PNT100-DP-65 · #4D6A70 · ΔE 13.48 · LRV 13
PNT100-DP-42 · #545E66 · ΔE 17.82 · LRV 11
PNT100-DP-54 · #484745 · ΔE 19.4 · LRV 6
PNT100-DP-55 · #515052 · ΔE 21.5 · LRV 8

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 12.45
All teal at Backdrop →
BD-NE · #3D4D3F · ΔE 12.45 · LRV 7
BD-AH · #3D423E · ΔE 16.46 · LRV 6
BD-WK · #3F546B · ΔE 18.49 · LRV 8
BD-LC · #3F4458 · ΔE 22.73 · LRV 6
BD-IT · #5C4435 · ΔE 31.01 · LRV 7

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 15.69
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 93 · #464C49 · ΔE 15.69 · LRV 7
NO. 30 · #3F4D57 · ΔE 16.01 · LRV 7
NO. 305 · #505456 · ΔE 17.74 · LRV 9
NO. 31 · #45494C · ΔE 17.81 · LRV 7
NO. 57 · #454749 · ΔE 18.54 · LRV 6

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The 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.

SW 6482 · LRV 7
SW 64 · LRV 6
SW 6468 · LRV 6
SW 6475 · LRV 5
SW 6496 · LRV 8
SW 7620 · LRV 7

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#005553 + #550002
TRIADIC
#005553 · #530055 · #555300
ANALOGOUS
#005529 · #005553 · #002C55

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
8.66:1 AAA
Sample text on black
2.42:1 fail

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 →

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