Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Cloudburst |
| SKU | SW 6487 |
| Hex | #5C9598 |
| RGB | 92, 149, 152 |
| HSL | 183°, 25%, 48% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Cloudburst
Cloudburst sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Cloudburst 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
13 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Cloudburst 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 #5C9598 in HSL space. Pair Cloudburst 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 Cloudburst Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cloudburst 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 6487 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cloudburst
Behr's nearest match is Vintage Teal (MQ6-33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cloudburst without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cloudburst
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cloudburst is Rendezvous Bay (726) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rendezvous Bay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cloudburst
Valspar has no exact twin of Cloudburst. The nearest is Teal & Tonic (M304) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teal & Tonic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cloudburst
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Cloudburst. The nearest is Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Acapulco Cliffs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cloudburst
At Glidden, the closest color to Cloudburst is Niagara Reef Jade (70GG 25/242) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Niagara Reef Jade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cloudburst
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Cloudburst is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Gulf Coast Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cloudburst
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cloudburst is Cloudburst (HGSW 2323). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cloudburst and you'll get the same color. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cloudburst
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cloudburst is Star City (DE5767) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star City swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cloudburst
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cloudburst. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cloudburst
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cloudburst. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cloudburst
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cloudburst is Churchill (C2-730) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cloudburst
At Clare, the closest color to Cloudburst is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cloudburst
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cloudburst. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →