Color spec
| Brand | Annie Sloan |
| Name | Svenska Blue |
| SKU | Svenska Blue |
| Hex | #A4BEB7 |
| RGB | 164, 190, 183 |
| HSL | 164°, 17%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Annie Sloan Svenska Blue
Svenska Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Svenska Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Annie Sloan colors
closest in the Annie Sloan deckThe nearest shades to Svenska Blue within Annie Sloan'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 #A4BEB7 in HSL space. Pair Svenska Blue 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.
Annie Sloan Svenska Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Svenska Blue 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 Annie Sloan Svenska Blue directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Svenska Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Aquaverde (SW 9051), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Svenska Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aquaverde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Svenska Blue
Behr's nearest match is Cascade Green (MQ6-36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Svenska Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cascade Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Svenska Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rhine River (689), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Svenska Blue without repainting risk. See the full Rhine River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Svenska Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Svenska Blue is Mediterranean Dusk (M313) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46.5 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mediterranean Dusk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Svenska Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Svenska Blue. The nearest is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Svenska Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Svenska Blue is Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosty Glade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Svenska Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rainwash (331-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Svenska Blue without repainting risk. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Svenska Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Worn Turquoise (HGSW 2315), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Svenska Blue without repainting risk. See the full Worn Turquoise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Svenska Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Svenska Blue. The nearest is Rainsong (DET541) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainsong swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Svenska Blue
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Texas Summer (JG-64), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Svenska Blue without repainting risk. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Svenska Blue
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Svenska Blue is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Ancona Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Svenska Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Svenska Blue is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Svenska Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Svenska Blue is Verdigris (CA185) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Svenska Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Misty Morn (C2-702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Svenska Blue without repainting risk. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Svenska Blue
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Svenska Blue. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Svenska Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Plunge (0701), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Svenska Blue without repainting risk. See the full Plunge swatch →