Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Adonis |
| SKU | MQ4-51 |
| Hex | #5FB2BF |
| RGB | 95, 178, 191 |
| HSL | 188°, 43%, 56% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Adonis
Adonis sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Adonis 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
11 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Adonis within Behr'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 #5FB2BF in HSL space. Pair Adonis 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.
Behr Adonis Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Adonis 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 Behr MQ4-51 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adonis
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Adonis is Fountain (SW 6787) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fountain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Adonis
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Adonis. The nearest is Harbor Side Blue (740) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harbor Side Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Adonis
Valspar's nearest match is Sea Serenade (5002-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.1 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Adonis without repainting risk. See the full Sea Serenade swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Adonis
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Adonis is High Dive (PPG1236-5) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Dive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Adonis
At Glidden, the closest color to Adonis is Caribbean Teal (90GG 39/272) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Adonis
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Adonis without repainting risk. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adonis
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Adonis is Teal Endeavor (HGSW 1354) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Endeavor swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Adonis
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Adonis is Gulf Stream (DE5759). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Gulf Stream and you'll get the same color. See the full Gulf Stream swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Adonis
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Adonis. The nearest is Lobster (NO. CB7) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lobster swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Adonis
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Adonis. The nearest is Virginia Morn (BD23) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →