Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Blue Clay |
| SKU | T15-16 |
| Hex | #6B9194 |
| RGB | 107, 145, 148 |
| HSL | 184°, 16%, 50% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Blue Clay
Blue Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Blue Clay 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Blue Clay 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 #6B9194 in HSL space. Pair Blue Clay 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 Blue Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Clay 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 T15-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Clay
The closest Valspar equivalent of Blue Clay is Teal & Tonic (M304). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Teal & Tonic and you'll get the same color. See the full Teal & Tonic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Clay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Clay is Fort Pierce Green (712) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fort Pierce Green swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Clay
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Clay is Mountain Stream (SW 7612) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Clay
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Blue Clay. The nearest is Faded Blue Clapboard (DESS34) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Faded Blue Clapboard swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Clay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Blue Clay. The nearest is Miracle Bay (0471) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blue Clay
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Blue Clay. The nearest is Churchill (C2-730) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Churchill swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Clay
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Blue Clay. The nearest is Baritone (PPG1149-5) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baritone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Clay
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Clay — the nearest deck color, Streamed Blue (335-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.07). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-16 instead. See the full Streamed Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Clay
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Clay — the nearest deck color, Nantucket Bay (H047), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-16 instead. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blue Clay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Clay — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 6.02). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-16 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Clay
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Clay — the nearest deck color, Selvedge (NO. 306), is clearly different (ΔE 7.49). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-16 instead. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blue Clay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Clay — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 7.85). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-16 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blue Clay
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Clay — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 10.78). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-16 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →