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Behr AgavePPU12-04 · #879D9A · LRV 32

Agave reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr PPU12-04 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR AGAVE
RGB 135, 157, 154LRV 32

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameAgave
SKUPPU12-04
Hex#879D9A
RGB135, 157, 154
HSL172°, 10%, 57%
LRV32
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyGray
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About Behr 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.

Agave is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9134 · #8B9FA0 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 33
SW 9133 · #8D9E97 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 32

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.34
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
AF-500 · #889D9A · ΔE 0.34 · LRV 32
CSP-745 · #8A9F9B · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 33
2123-30 · #889E9E · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 33
AF-495 · #89A098 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 34

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All gray at Valspar →
T614 · #869F9F · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 32.3
5003-4A · #8A9F95 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 32.4
T625 · #8D9F95 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 32.5
P067 · #8A9EA3 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 32.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.92
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1034-5 · #8D9FA0 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 33
PPG1137-5 · #839F96 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 32
PPG1035-4 · #8AA0A6 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 33

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All gray at Glidden →
70GG 32/067 · #8A9C9B · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 32
PPG1034-5 · #8C9FA0 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 33
PPG1137-5 · #829F96 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 32

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All gray at Dutch Boy →
428-5DB · #889F9E · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 33
429-4DB · #8B9FA0 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 33
HGSW 3304 · #8B9FA0 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 33
HGSW 9134 · #8B9FA0 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 33
HGSW 3294 · #8D9E97 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 32
HGSW 9133 · #8D9E97 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 32

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DET606 · #869F98 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 32
DESS36 · #899899 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 31

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-69 · #879B98 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 31
JG-02 · #869A98 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 30
JG-84 · #91A1A4 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 34

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 85 · #889B9B · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 31
NO. 29 · #7D9E9B · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 31
NO. CB8 · #90A3A6 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 35
NO. 92 · #89968C · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0471 · #829897 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 29
0485 · #8BA1A1 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 33
0499 · #859FA4 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 32
H078 · #7F9F97 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 32

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0485 · #849C9D · ΔE 2 · LRV 33
0464 · #8FA099 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 35
0478 · #8E9C98 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 33
H0078 · #7B9E98 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 31

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.99
All gray at Rodda →
R074 · #8DA09F · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 34
CA191 · #8E9896 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 30

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-713 · #8D9F9C · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 33
C2-712 · #7B9B95 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 30
C2-697 · #86988D · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 29

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.95
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2
All gray at Kompozit →
0485 · #849C9D · ΔE 2 · LRV 31
0464 · #8FA099 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 33
0478 · #8E9C98 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 32
0499 · #7D999F · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 30

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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.

780F-5 · LRV 32
N520-4 · LRV 32
HDC-AC-23 · LRV 32
770F-4 · LRV 33
QE-44 · LRV 33
ECC-61-3 · LRV 31

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#879D9A + #9D878A
TRIADIC
#879D9A · #9A879D · #9D9A87
ANALOGOUS
#879D8F · #879D9A · #87959D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.87:1fail
Sample text on black
7.32:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Agave Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Agave 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 PPU12-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Agave

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Agave is Jasper Stone (SW 9133) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jasper Stone swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Agave

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Agave is Atmospheric (AF-500). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Atmospheric and you'll get the same color. See the full Atmospheric swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Agave

Valspar's nearest match is In the Deep End (T614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Agave without repainting risk. See the full In the Deep End swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Agave

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Agave. The nearest is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Agave

Glidden's nearest match is Blue Grass Field (70GG 32/067), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Agave without repainting risk. See the full Blue Grass Field swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Agave

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Life's Whirlwind (428-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Agave without repainting risk. See the full Life's Whirlwind swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Agave

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Agave is Blue Seagrass (HGSW 3294) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Seagrass swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Agave

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Agave is Meek Moss Green (DET606) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meek Moss Green swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Agave

The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Agave is Well Watered (JG-69). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Well Watered and you'll get the same color. See the full Well Watered swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Agave

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Agave is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Agave

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Agave. The nearest is Mountain Outlook (H078) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mountain Outlook swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Agave

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Agave is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Agave

Rodda's nearest match is Dried Hydrangea (R074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Agave without repainting risk. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Agave

C2 Paint's nearest match is Cousteau (C2-713), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Agave without repainting risk. See the full Cousteau swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Agave

At Kompozit, the closest color to Agave is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →

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