Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Blue Slushie |
| SKU | HDC-SM16-06 |
| Hex | #008793 |
| RGB | 0, 135, 147 |
| HSL | 185°, 100%, 29% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Blue Slushie
With an LRV of 19, Blue Slushie 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.
Blue Slushie 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 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Clare
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Blue Slushie 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 #008793 in HSL space. Pair Blue Slushie 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 Slushie Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Slushie 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 HDC-SM16-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Slushie
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Blue Slushie is Tropical Teal (DE5754). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Tropical Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Slushie
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blue Slushie is The Big Blue (133-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Big Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Slushie
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Slushie is Gulfstream (SW 6768) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulfstream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Slushie
At Valspar, the closest color to Blue Slushie is Ocean Reef (V067-5) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17.5 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Reef swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Slushie
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Slushie is Salzburg Blue (755) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salzburg Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Slushie
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Blue Slushie. The nearest is Bermuda (PPG1150-6) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bermuda swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Slushie
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Slushie — the nearest deck color, Vardo (NO. 288), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SM16-06 instead. See the full Vardo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Slushie
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Slushie — the nearest deck color, Atmosphere (0689), is clearly different (ΔE 5.49). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SM16-06 instead. See the full Atmosphere swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Slushie
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Slushie — the nearest deck color, Atmosphere (0689), is clearly different (ΔE 6.08). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SM16-06 instead. See the full Atmosphere swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blue Slushie
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Slushie — the nearest deck color, Sublime (PNT100-DP-45), is clearly different (ΔE 9.71). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SM16-06 instead. See the full Sublime swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blue Slushie
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Slushie — the nearest deck color, Blueberry (BD26), is clearly different (ΔE 10.27). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SM16-06 instead. See the full Blueberry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blue Slushie
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Slushie — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 11.87). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SM16-06 instead. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blue Slushie
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Blue Slushie — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 16.53). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SM16-06 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →