Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ol' Blue Eyes |
| SKU | V105-5 |
| Hex | #556F77 |
| RGB | 85, 111, 119 |
| HSL | 194°, 17%, 40% |
| LRV | 14.7 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Ol' Blue Eyes
With an LRV of 14.7, Ol' Blue Eyes 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.
Ol' Blue Eyes 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 at every US brand
10 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Kompozit
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Clare
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ol' Blue Eyes 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 #556F77 in HSL space. Pair Ol' Blue Eyes 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 Ol' Blue Eyes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ol' Blue Eyes 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 V105-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
Kompozit's nearest match is Bowman Blue (0500), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ol' Blue Eyes without repainting risk. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
Behr's nearest match is Sophisticated Teal (HDC-CL-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ol' Blue Eyes without repainting risk. See the full Sophisticated Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ol' Blue Eyes is Superstition (1035-6) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superstition swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Ol' Blue Eyes is Bella Blue (720) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 14.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bella Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
At Clare, the closest color to Ol' Blue Eyes is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 14.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ol' Blue Eyes is Smoky Blue (SW 7604) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ol' Blue Eyes is Blue Skies (JG-85) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ol' Blue Eyes. The nearest is Turbulent Sea (DE5803) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Turbulent Sea swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ol' Blue Eyes. The nearest is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 14.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ol' Blue Eyes — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 5.39). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Valspar V105-5 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →