Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Gulf Stream Blue |
| SKU | P033 |
| Hex | #619CBE |
| RGB | 97, 156, 190 |
| HSL | 202°, 42%, 56% |
| LRV | 30.1 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Gulf Stream Blue
Gulf Stream Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 30.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Gulf Stream Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Gulf Stream Blue 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 #619CBE in HSL space. Pair Gulf Stream Blue 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 Gulf Stream Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gulf Stream Blue 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 P033 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Jacaranda (SW 6802), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gulf Stream Blue without repainting risk. See the full Jacaranda swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Gulf Stream Blue is Americana (570D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Gulf Stream Blue. The nearest is Palace Blue (CW-605) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palace Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gulf Stream Blue. The nearest is Blue Promise (PPG1161-4) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Promise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue is Hidden Harbor Blue (70BG 32/238). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.1). If Glidden is your counter, order Hidden Harbor Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Hidden Harbor Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gulf Stream Blue is Superhero (237-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superhero swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Orion Blue (HGSW 1373), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gulf Stream Blue without repainting risk. See the full Orion Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gulf Stream Blue is Lake Lucerne (DE5808) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Lucerne swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is St Giles Blue (NO. 280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gulf Stream Blue without repainting risk. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sea of Atlantis (0653), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gulf Stream Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gulf Stream Blue. The nearest is Sanctuary (C2-766) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gulf Stream Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Sea of Atlantis (0653), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gulf Stream Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →