Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Lagoon |
| SKU | SW 6480 |
| Hex | #518682 |
| RGB | 81, 134, 130 |
| HSL | 175°, 25%, 42% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Lagoon
With an LRV of 20, Lagoon 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.
Lagoon 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
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 Lagoon 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 #518682 in HSL space. Pair Lagoon 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 Lagoon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lagoon 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 6480 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Lagoon
Behr has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Crater Lake (BXC-81) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crater Lake swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lagoon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lagoon is Mayo Teal (CW-570) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mayo Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lagoon
Valspar has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Spa Green (5004-6A) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.4 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spa Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lagoon
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Jericho Jade (PPG1142-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lagoon without repainting risk. See the full Jericho Jade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lagoon
The closest Glidden equivalent of Lagoon is Jericho Jade (PPG1142-6). 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 20 vs 20). If Glidden is your counter, order Jericho Jade and you'll get the same color. See the full Jericho Jade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lagoon
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Lagoon is Love of Green (232-5DB). 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 20 vs 20). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Love of Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Love of Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lagoon
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Lagoon is Bayside Blue (HGSW 2313). 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 20 vs 20). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bayside Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bayside Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lagoon
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Royal Palm (DE5726) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Palm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lagoon
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Vardo (NO. 288) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lagoon
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lagoon is Atmosphere (0689) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Atmosphere swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lagoon
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lagoon is Atmosphere (0689) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Atmosphere swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lagoon
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lagoon is Atmosphere (0689) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Atmosphere swatch →