Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Zephyr |
| SKU | T604 |
| Hex | #2B5A65 |
| RGB | 43, 90, 101 |
| HSL | 191°, 40%, 28% |
| LRV | 8.8 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
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 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →