Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Starboard |
| SKU | SW 6755 |
| Hex | #016C4F |
| RGB | 1, 108, 79 |
| HSL | 164°, 98%, 21% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Sherwin-Williams Starboard
With an LRV of 11, Starboard 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.
Starboard works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Starboard 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 #016C4F in HSL space. Pair Starboard 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 Starboard Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Starboard 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 6755 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Starboard
Behr has no exact twin of Starboard. The nearest is Billiard Table (S-H-490) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Billiard Table swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Starboard
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Starboard. The nearest is Manor Green (2047-20) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Starboard
The closest Valspar equivalent of Starboard is Green Suede (5009-6). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Valspar is your counter, order Green Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Starboard
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Peacock Green (PPG1140-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Starboard without repainting risk. See the full Peacock Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Starboard
Glidden's nearest match is Peacock Green (PPG1140-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Starboard without repainting risk. See the full Peacock Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Starboard
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Starboard is Simply Green (130-7DB). 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 11 vs 11). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Simply Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Simply Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Starboard
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Starboard is Daring Jade (HGSW 1291) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daring Jade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Starboard
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Starboard. The nearest is Malachite Green (DEFD37) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Malachite Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Starboard
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Starboard is Aquadazzle (0718) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquadazzle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Starboard
At Kompozit, the closest color to Starboard is Aquadazzle (0718) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquadazzle swatch →