Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Blue Energy |
| SKU | M258 |
| Hex | #5FBBA5 |
| RGB | 95, 187, 165 |
| HSL | 166°, 40%, 55% |
| LRV | 40.8 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Blue Energy
Blue Energy sits in the mid-range at LRV 40.8, 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.
Blue Energy 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
8 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Blue Energy 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 #5FBBA5 in HSL space. Pair Blue Energy 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 Blue Energy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Energy 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 M258 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Energy
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Energy is Larchmere (SW 6752) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Larchmere swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Energy
At Behr, the closest color to Blue Energy is Tower Bridge (S440-4) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 40.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tower Bridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Energy
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Energy is Capri Seas (2047-40) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Capri Seas swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Energy
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blue Energy. The nearest is Aquatica (131-5DB) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquatica swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Energy
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Energy is Cotswold Green (HGSW 1304) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cotswold Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Energy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Energy is Arboretum (DE5690) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40.8) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arboretum swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Energy
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Blue Energy. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →