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Valspar ZephyrT604 · #2B5A65 · LRV 8.8

Zephyr reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar T604 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR ZEPHYR
RGB 43, 90, 101LRV 8.8

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameZephyr
SKUT604
Hex#2B5A65
RGB43, 90, 101
HSL191°, 40%, 28%
LRV8.8
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Valspar Zephyr

At LRV 8.8, Zephyr is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Zephyr earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Closest matches by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9060 · #175A6C · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 9
SW 6496 · #015A6B · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 8
SW 9185 · #2E5464 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 8

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All teal at Behr →
QE-47 · #2C5861 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 8
MQ6-1 · #29565C · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 8
S450-7A · #245B61 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 9
PPF-56 · #275B60 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 9

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
728 · #285E6B · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 10
2057-20 · #1F5763 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 8
2053-20 · #255A5E · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 10
2049-20 · #225A5D · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1148-7 · #2A545C · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 8
PPG1149-7 · #2D5461 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 8

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1148-7 · #2A545C · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 8
PPG1149-7 · #2D5360 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 8

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All teal at Dutch Boy →
234-7DB · #285966 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 9
HGSW 2341 · #175A6C · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 8
HGSW 9060 · #175A6C · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 8

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.6
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5769 · #33616A · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 10
DEFD38 · #2E5A5E · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 9

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All teal at Magnolia Home →
JG-82 · #2D5662 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 8
JG-80 · #365862 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 9
JG-04 · #3E595D · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 9

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0690 · #2C5C62 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 9
0669 · #3E5C64 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 10

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0669 · #30555D · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 10

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.71
All teal at Clare →
PNT100-MD-40 · #41656D · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 12

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All teal at Kompozit →
0669 · #30555D · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 8

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Zephyr within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

5001-6C · LRV 9.5
4007-6C · LRV 8.6
T603 · LRV 8.4
5002-8C · LRV 9.4
8002-41F · LRV 10
8002-37G · LRV 8

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #2B5A65 in HSL space. Pair Zephyr with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#2B5A65 + #65362B
TRIADIC
#2B5A65 · #652B5A · #5A652B
ANALOGOUS
#2B6553 · #2B5A65 · #2B3D65

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
7.63:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.75:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Zephyr Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Zephyr 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 T604 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zephyr

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Zephyr is Connor's Lakefront (SW 9060) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Connor's Lakefront swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Zephyr

Behr's nearest match is Petro Blue (QE-47), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Zephyr without repainting risk. See the full Petro Blue swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zephyr

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bermuda Turquoise (728), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Zephyr without repainting risk. See the full Bermuda Turquoise swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zephyr

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Zephyr is Blue Bayberry (PPG1149-7) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Bayberry swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Zephyr

At Glidden, the closest color to Zephyr is Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Emerald swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zephyr

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Zephyr is Petrol Blue (234-7DB). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8.8). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Petrol Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Petrol Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zephyr

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Zephyr is Tres Blue (HGSW 2341) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tres Blue swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zephyr

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Zephyr is Dance Teal Dawn (DEFD38) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dance Teal Dawn swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Zephyr

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Zephyr is Water Garden (JG-80) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Water Garden swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zephyr

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Zephyr is Blue Period (0690) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Period swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Zephyr

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Zephyr is Frozen Stream (0669) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 8.8) 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 →

Clare Equivalent of Zephyr

Clare has no exact twin of Zephyr. The nearest is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 8.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Dive swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Zephyr

At Kompozit, the closest color to Zephyr is Frozen Stream (0669) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8.8) 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 →

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