Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Nautilus |
| SKU | SW 6780 |
| Hex | #71B8C7 |
| RGB | 113, 184, 199 |
| HSL | 190°, 43%, 61% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Nautilus
Nautilus sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Nautilus 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Nautilus 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 #71B8C7 in HSL space. Pair Nautilus 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 Nautilus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nautilus 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 6780 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Nautilus
At Behr, the closest color to Nautilus is Saga Blue (S480-4) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saga Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nautilus
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nautilus is Madison Avenue (759) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Madison Avenue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nautilus
Valspar has no exact twin of Nautilus. The nearest is Water Fountain (5001-10A) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.3 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Water Fountain swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nautilus
Glidden has no exact twin of Nautilus. The nearest is Timberlake Teal (90GG 45/254) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Timberlake Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nautilus
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nautilus is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nautilus
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nautilus is Above the Waves (HGSW 1344). 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 42 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Above the Waves and you'll get the same color. See the full Above the Waves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nautilus
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Nautilus. The nearest is Castaway (DE5738) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Castaway swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nautilus
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nautilus. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nautilus
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nautilus is Virginia Morn (BD23) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nautilus
Kompozit has no exact twin of Nautilus. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →