Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Jamaica Bay |
| SKU | SW 6781 |
| Hex | #34A3B6 |
| RGB | 52, 163, 182 |
| HSL | 189°, 56%, 46% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Jamaica Bay 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Jamaica Bay 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 #34A3B6 in HSL space. Pair Jamaica Bay 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 Jamaica Bay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jamaica Bay 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 6781 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Behr, the closest color to Jamaica Bay is Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Waters swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Jamaica Bay is Blue Lagoon (2054-40) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Lagoon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Valspar, the closest color to Jamaica Bay is Blue Nebula (8002-40E) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Nebula swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Jamaica Bay is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Jamaican Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
The closest Glidden equivalent of Jamaica Bay is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If Glidden is your counter, order Jamaican Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turquoise Waters (134-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamaica Bay without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise Waters swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jamaica Bay is Blue Bicycle (HGSW 1343). 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 30 vs 30). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Bicycle and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Bicycle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Jamaica Bay is Caribbean Cruise (DE5760) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Cruise swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Jamaica Bay is Lobster (NO. CB7) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobster swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Jamaica Bay is Sarah's Garden (0674) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 36 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Jamaica Bay
At Kompozit, the closest color to Jamaica Bay is Sarah's Garden (0674) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →