Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Aqua Gray |
| SKU | BNC-18 |
| Hex | #80B4B3 |
| RGB | 128, 180, 179 |
| HSL | 179°, 26%, 60% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Aqua Gray
Aqua Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Aqua Gray 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
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Aqua Gray 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 #80B4B3 in HSL space. Pair Aqua Gray 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 Aqua Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aqua Gray 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 BNC-18 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Reflecting Pool (SW 6486), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Gray without repainting risk. See the full Reflecting Pool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqua Gray
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Aqua Gray. The nearest is Skydive (CSP-700) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Skydive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aqua Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Aqua Gray is Carnival Glass (8002-35D) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carnival Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aqua Gray is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Aqua Gray is Prince Edward Teal (90GG 42/171) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prince Edward Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Reflecting Pool (HGSW 2324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Gray without repainting risk. See the full Reflecting Pool swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aqua Gray
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Aqua Gray. The nearest is Heritage Blue (DET550) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heritage Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aqua Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Aqua Gray is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aqua Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Aqua Gray. The nearest is Araucana (BD25) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aqua Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Aqua Gray is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →