Gulf Shores 665 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #018D88, LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Turquoise from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #018D88 · 665
Gulf Shores
21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gulf Shores Technical Profile
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Gulf Shores in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gulf Shores in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGulf Shores
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue Turquoise
Blue Turquoise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Teal We Meet Again
PPG
Nearly identical
Caribbean Splash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Nifty Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Taos Turquoise
Behr
Very similar
Time to Grow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Reef Encounter
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Philips Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Adequate Aqua
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gulf Shores
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gulf Shores
#018D88
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#27659A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gulf Shores
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gulf Shores 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gulf Shores.
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 Shores — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gulf Shores have?
Gulf Shores by Benjamin Moore 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 Shores in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gulf Shores from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gulf Shores are Blue Turquoise by Valspar (a near-identical match), Teal We Meet Again by PPG (a near-identical match), Caribbean Splash by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gulf Shores'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 Shores?
Gulf Shores has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gulf Shores's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.