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Behr Blue ClayT15-16 · #6B9194 · LRV 26

Blue Clay reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr T15-16 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR BLUE CLAY
RGB 107, 145, 148LRV 26

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameBlue Clay
SKUT15-16
Hex#6B9194
RGB107, 145, 148
HSL184°, 16%, 50%
LRV26
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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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 by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.22
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7612 · #679199 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 25
SW 20 · #739694 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 27
SW 6487 · #5C9598 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 26
SW 9058 · #68909D · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 25

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
712 · #6F8F8E · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 26
CC-756 · #6F8F8E · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 26
719 · #75959A · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 28
691 · #748E88 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 25

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.97
All teal at Valspar →
M304 · #6B9297 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 25.9
V102-5 · #6D9495 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 26.8
V103-4 · #729397 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 26.6
M355 · #769097 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 25.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.03
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG10-03 · #718A8D · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 24
PPG1149-5 · #718E96 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 25

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All teal at Glidden →
90GG 24/174 · #5C8E91 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 24
PPG1149-5 · #708E95 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 25
30BG 27/119 · #75939C · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 27

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.76
All teal at Dutch Boy →
333-5DB · #608E8C · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 24
332-5DB · #5C9598 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 26
429-5DB · #7A9192 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 27
HGSW 2323 · #5C9598 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 26
HGSW 6487 · #5C9598 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 26
HGSW 2343 · #68909D · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 25
HGSW 9058 · #68909D · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 25

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.47
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DET542 · #629091 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 25
DESS34 · #6F919A · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 27
DE5746 · #6A8D88 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 22
DET567 · #70939E · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 28

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.97
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 14 · #7A9396 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 27

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.67
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0471 · #799292 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 29

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.57
All teal at Rodda →
R075 · #698587 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 22

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.07
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-730 · #659592 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 26

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.67
All teal at Kompozit →
0471 · #799292 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 27

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The 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.

PPU12-03 · LRV 25
ECC-60-3 · LRV 26
MQ6-33 · LRV 26
N470-5 · LRV 27
730F-5 · LRV 26
N500-5 · LRV 26

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#6B9194 + #946E6B
TRIADIC
#6B9194 · #946B91 · #91946B
ANALOGOUS
#6B9483 · #6B9194 · #6B7C94

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.44:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.1:1AA

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Glidden Equivalent of Blue Clay

At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Clay is Baritone (PPG1149-5) — very close at ΔE 3.48, 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 Baritone swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Clay

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blue Clay. The nearest is Splendor Blue (HGSW 2343) at ΔE 4.59 — 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 Splendor Blue 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 →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Clay

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Blue Clay. The nearest is Berrington Blue (NO. 14) at ΔE 3.97 — 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 Berrington Blue swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Clay

Hirshfield's 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 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 →

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 →

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