Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Bay Teal |
| SKU | 5004-10C |
| Hex | #017B86 |
| RGB | 1, 123, 134 |
| HSL | 185°, 99%, 26% |
| LRV | 14.9 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Bay Teal
With an LRV of 14.9, Bay Teal 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.
Bay Teal 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
9 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Bay Teal within Valspar'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 #017B86 in HSL space. Pair Bay Teal 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.
Valspar Bay Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bay Teal 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 Valspar 5004-10C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bay Teal
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bay Teal is Cote D'Azur (SW 6951). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.9). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cote D'Azur and you'll get the same color. See the full Cote D'Azur swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bay Teal
The closest Behr equivalent of Bay Teal is Caribe (PPU13-01). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 14.9). If Behr is your counter, order Caribe and you'll get the same color. See the full Caribe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bay Teal
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bay Teal is Caribbean Blue Water (2055-30) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 14.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Blue Water swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bay Teal
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Teal without repainting risk. See the full Hypnotic Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bay Teal
At Glidden, the closest color to Bay Teal is Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hypnotic Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bay Teal
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bay Teal is The Big Blue (133-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 14.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Big Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bay Teal
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bay Teal is Barrier Reef (HGSW 2332) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barrier Reef swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bay Teal
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Bay Teal. The nearest is By the Bayou (DE5782) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full By the Bayou swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bay Teal
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bay Teal. The nearest is Vardo (NO. 288) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vardo swatch →