Agave
PPU12-04 · #879D9A · LRV 32 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Agave32
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Agave, Really?
Agave reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr PPU12-04 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Agave
Agave 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.
How Lighting Changes Agave
Agave sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Most complaints about Agave are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr PPU12-04 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Jasper StoneSW 9133 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 32 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | AtmosphericAF-500 · Benjamin Moore | 0.3 | 32 | Color page → |
| Valspar | In the Deep EndT614 · Valspar | 1.7 | 32.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Silver LaurelPPG1137-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.6 | 32 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Blue Grass Field70GG 32/067 · Glidden | 1.9 | 32 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Life's Whirlwind428-5DB · Dutch Boy | 1.2 | 33 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Agave within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #879D9A in HSL space. Pair Agave with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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