Gulf Waters MQ4-52 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #20A4BF, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is The Crowd Roars! from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #20A4BF · MQ4-52
Gulf Waters
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gulf Waters Technical Profile
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Gulf Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gulf Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGulf Waters
Nearly identical
ValsparThe Crowd Roars!
The Crowd Roars!
Valspar
Nearly identical
Capri
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jamaican Sea
PPG
Very similar
Dream I Can Fly
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sarah's Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sarah's Garden
Vista Paint
Very similar
Today'S Catch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tropical Lagoon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caspian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gulf Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gulf Waters
#20A4BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5778BB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gulf Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gulf Waters 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 Gulf Waters.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gulf Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gulf Waters have?
Gulf Waters 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 Gulf Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gulf Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gulf Waters are The Crowd Roars! by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blue Nebula by Valspar (a near-identical match), Capri by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gulf Waters'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 Gulf Waters?
Gulf Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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 Gulf Waters's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.