Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Atmospheric |
| SKU | PPU12-15 |
| Hex | #899698 |
| RGB | 137, 150, 152 |
| HSL | 188°, 7%, 57% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Atmospheric
Atmospheric sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Atmospheric 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
17 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Atmospheric 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 #899698 in HSL space. Pair Atmospheric 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 Atmospheric Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Atmospheric 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 PPU12-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmospheric is Morning at Sea (SW 9634) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning at Sea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Atmospheric
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brewster Gray (HC-162), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Brewster Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Atmospheric
The closest Valspar equivalent of Atmospheric is Blue Twilight (5001-1C). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order Blue Twilight and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Twilight swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Atmospheric
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Atmospheric is Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steeple Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Glidden, the closest color to Atmospheric is Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steeple Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Atmospheric
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Grayed Foundry (426-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Grayed Foundry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmospheric
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmospheric is Steely Gray (HGSW 1453) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steely Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Atmospheric
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cold and Rainy (DESS36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Atmospheric
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Atmospheric. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Atmospheric is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) 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 Atmospheric
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Atmospheric is Nichols Beach (H048) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Atmospheric
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Standish Blue (H0048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Standish Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Atmospheric
Rodda's nearest match is Garibaldi (CA197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Garibaldi swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Atmospheric
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Atmospheric is Carbon Dust (C2-968) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carbon Dust swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Atmospheric is Jules (JULES) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jules swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Atmospheric
Backdrop has no exact twin of Atmospheric. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Atmospheric
Kompozit has no exact twin of Atmospheric. The nearest is North Beach Blue (0485) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →