Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Gulfstream |
| SKU | SW 6768 |
| Hex | #01858B |
| RGB | 1, 133, 139 |
| HSL | 183°, 99%, 27% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Gulfstream
With an LRV of 18, Gulfstream is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gulfstream works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Gulfstream 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 #01858B in HSL space. Pair Gulfstream 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 Gulfstream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gulfstream 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 6768 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Gulfstream
At Behr, the closest color to Gulfstream is Blue Slushie (HDC-SM16-06) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Slushie swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gulfstream
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gulfstream is Tropical Teal (734) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gulfstream
At Valspar, the closest color to Gulfstream is Ocean Reef (V067-5) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.5 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Reef swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gulfstream
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gulfstream is Jade Jewel (PPG1147-6) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jade Jewel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gulfstream
At Glidden, the closest color to Gulfstream is Jade Jewel (PPG1147-6) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jade Jewel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gulfstream
Dutch Boy's nearest match is The Big Blue (133-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gulfstream without repainting risk. See the full The Big Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gulfstream
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gulfstream is Federated Blue (HGSW 1322). 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 18 vs 18). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Federated Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Federated Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gulfstream
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gulfstream is Tropical Teal (DE5754) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Teal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gulfstream
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gulfstream. The nearest is Vardo (NO. 288) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vardo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gulfstream
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gulfstream. The nearest is Atmosphere (0689) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Atmosphere swatch →