Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Hobgoblin |
| SKU | 8004-39F |
| Hex | #3D5F6D |
| RGB | 61, 95, 109 |
| HSL | 198°, 28%, 33% |
| LRV | 10 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Hobgoblin
With an LRV of 10, Hobgoblin 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.
Hobgoblin 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
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Hobgoblin 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 #3D5F6D in HSL space. Pair Hobgoblin 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 Hobgoblin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hobgoblin 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 8004-39F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Hobgoblin
At Behr, the closest color to Hobgoblin is Calligraphy (N490-6) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calligraphy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hobgoblin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hobgoblin is Brigade (PPG1152-6) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brigade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hobgoblin
At Glidden, the closest color to Hobgoblin is Mallard Trek Turquoise (30BG 10/111) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mallard Trek Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hobgoblin
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hobgoblin is Sailing Suzy (336-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sailing Suzy swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hobgoblin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hobgoblin is Bunglehouse Blue (HGSW 0048) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bunglehouse Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hobgoblin
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hobgoblin is LA at Night (DEFD48). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order LA at Night and you'll get the same color. See the full LA at Night swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hobgoblin
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hobgoblin. The nearest is Superior (JG-163) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Superior swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hobgoblin
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hobgoblin is Frozen Stream (0669) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frozen Stream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hobgoblin
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Hobgoblin. The nearest is Saxon Blue (H0052) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saxon Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hobgoblin
Rodda has no exact twin of Hobgoblin. The nearest is Stellar Feather (R077) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stellar Feather swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hobgoblin
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Hobgoblin. The nearest is Maine (C2-695) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Maine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hobgoblin
Clare has no exact twin of Hobgoblin. The nearest is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hobgoblin
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Hobgoblin. The nearest is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Newbury Port swatch →