Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Atmosphere |
| SKU | QE-51 |
| Hex | #89ADBD |
| RGB | 137, 173, 189 |
| HSL | 198°, 28%, 64% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Atmosphere
Atmosphere sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Atmosphere 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
15 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Atmosphere 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 #89ADBD in HSL space. Pair Atmosphere 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 Atmosphere Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Atmosphere 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 QE-51 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmosphere
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmosphere is Open Seas (SW 6500) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Open Seas swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Atmosphere
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is New Born's Eyes (1663), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Atmosphere without repainting risk. See the full New Born's Eyes swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Atmosphere
At Valspar, the closest color to Atmosphere is Sebastian Inlet (V104-3) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.5 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sebastian Inlet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Atmosphere
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Atmosphere is Arabella (PPG1157-4) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arabella swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Atmosphere
At Glidden, the closest color to Atmosphere is Brussels Blue (70BG 38/143) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brussels Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Atmosphere
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Nautic Blue (236-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmosphere without repainting risk. See the full Nautic Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmosphere
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmosphere is Open Seas (HGSW 2354) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Open Seas swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Atmosphere
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is More Water Please (DEFD55) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full More Water Please swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Atmosphere
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Atmosphere is Winter Solstice (JG-89) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Atmosphere
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Yonder (NO. 9810), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmosphere without repainting risk. See the full Yonder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Atmosphere
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Chicago Skyline (0631) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Atmosphere
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Chicago Skyline (0631) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Atmosphere
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Linus (C2-749) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Linus swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Atmosphere
Clare has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Atmosphere
Kompozit has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Chicago Skyline (0631) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →