Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Agave Frond |
| SKU | 490F-6 |
| Hex | #467363 |
| RGB | 70, 115, 99 |
| HSL | 159°, 24%, 36% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Agave Frond
With an LRV of 14, Agave Frond is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Agave Frond works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
9 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
Magnolia Home
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Agave Frond 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 #467363 in HSL space. Pair Agave Frond 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 Agave Frond Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Agave Frond 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 490F-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Agave Frond
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Agave Frond is Raging Sea (SW 6474) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raging Sea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Agave Frond
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Steamed Spinach (643), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Agave Frond without repainting risk. See the full Steamed Spinach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Agave Frond
At Valspar, the closest color to Agave Frond is Leaping Lizard (V063-5) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.2 vs 14) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leaping Lizard swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Agave Frond
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Agave Frond is Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Christmas Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Agave Frond
Glidden's nearest match is Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Agave Frond without repainting risk. See the full Christmas Ivy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Agave Frond
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Agave Frond. The nearest is Hidden Garden (330-5DB) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hidden Garden swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Agave Frond
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Agave Frond is Cloverfields (HGSW 2302) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloverfields swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Agave Frond
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Agave Frond is Pine Needle (DE5706) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Needle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Agave Frond
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Aspen Leaf (JG-71), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Agave Frond without repainting risk. See the full Aspen Leaf swatch →