El Capitan MQ4-56 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #18A4DA, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serene Stream from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #18A4DA · MQ4-56
El Capitan
32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
El Capitan Technical Profile
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El Capitan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to El Capitan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEl Capitan
Very similar
KilzSerene Stream
Serene Stream
Kilz
Very similar
Toronto Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mystic Blue
PPG
Very similar
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pool Party
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Major Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rolling Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With El Capitan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
El Capitan
#18A4DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E75C7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for El Capitan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
El Capitan Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to El Capitan.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
El Capitan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does El Capitan have?
El Capitan by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample El Capitan in your own space before committing.
What colors match El Capitan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to El Capitan are Serene Stream by Kilz (a very close match), Toronto Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Overboard by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting El Capitan's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of El Capitan?
El Capitan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why El Capitan's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.