Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Binary Star |
| SKU | N450-6 |
| Hex | #4C6766 |
| RGB | 76, 103, 102 |
| HSL | 178°, 15%, 35% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Binary Star
With an LRV of 12, Binary Star is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Binary Star works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Binary Star 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 #4C6766 in HSL space. Pair Binary Star 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 Binary Star Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Binary Star 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 N450-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Binary Star
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rookwood Sash Green (SW 2810), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Binary Star without repainting risk. See the full Rookwood Sash Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Binary Star
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Polished Slate (713), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Binary Star without repainting risk. See the full Polished Slate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Binary Star
At Valspar, the closest color to Binary Star is Riverbend (V102-6) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.2 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riverbend swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Binary Star
At Glidden, the closest color to Binary Star is Deep Shaded Grove (30GG 11/099) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Shaded Grove swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Binary Star
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Binary Star is Iron Creek (DE5775) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iron Creek swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Binary Star
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Binary Star. The nearest is Coppice Blue (NO. G9) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coppice Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Binary Star
Rodda has no exact twin of Binary Star. The nearest is Fresh Water (R076) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Water swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Binary Star
Clare has no exact twin of Binary Star. The nearest is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →