Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Setting Sail |
| SKU | V028-2 |
| Hex | #50C7C1 |
| RGB | 80, 199, 193 |
| HSL | 177°, 52%, 55% |
| LRV | 46.2 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Setting Sail
Setting Sail sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.2, 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.
Setting Sail 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
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Setting Sail 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 #50C7C1 in HSL space. Pair Setting Sail 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 Setting Sail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Setting Sail 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 V028-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Setting Sail
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Setting Sail. The nearest is Synergy (SW 6938) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Synergy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Setting Sail
Behr's nearest match is Explorer Blue (M470-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Setting Sail without repainting risk. See the full Explorer Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Setting Sail
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Setting Sail. The nearest is Miami Teal (656) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Miami Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Setting Sail
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Setting Sail is Tint of Turquoise (PPG1232-5) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tint of Turquoise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Setting Sail
At Glidden, the closest color to Setting Sail is Thai Teal (53GG 50/360) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thai Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Setting Sail
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Setting Sail is Greek Siren (132-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greek Siren swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Setting Sail
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Setting Sail. The nearest is Fore and Aft (HGSW 1324) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fore and Aft swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Setting Sail
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Port Hope (DE5731), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Setting Sail without repainting risk. See the full Port Hope swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Setting Sail
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Setting Sail is Turkish Teal (0694) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Setting Sail
At Kompozit, the closest color to Setting Sail is Turkish Teal (0694) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →