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Behr Bucolic BlueBXC-28 · #94C3BE · LRV 49

Bucolic Blue 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 BXC-28 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR BUCOLIC BLUE
RGB 148, 195, 190LRV 49

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameBucolic Blue
SKUBXC-28
Hex#94C3BE
RGB148, 195, 190
HSL174°, 28%, 67%
LRV49
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Behr Bucolic Blue

Bucolic Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.

Bucolic Blue 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 2.66
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9052 · #90BDBD · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 46
SW 75 · #8AC6BD · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 49
SW 6485 · #9EC6C6 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 52
SW 9044 · #8AC5BA · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 49

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
CW-565 · #96BFB8 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 48
2040-50 · #92C6BB · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 50
669 · #87C5C2 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 50
2051-50 · #94C2C5 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 49

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All teal at Valspar →
5007-7C · #8BC8C3 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 50.7
V065-4 · #84C0BC · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 46.2
V064-3 · #8CC1B5 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 47
M303 · #95BFB1 · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 46.6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1142-4 · #9CC2BC · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 49
PPG1147-4 · #8DC2C2 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 48
PPG17-31 · #87C6BF · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 49
FLLW892 · #93C0C5 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 48

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1142-4 · #9BC2BD · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 49
50GG 48/194 · #8DC4BC · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 48
PPG1147-4 · #8CC3C3 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 49
90GG 48/132 · #9BC0C2 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 48

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.2
All teal at Dutch Boy →
232-3DB · #A7C6BF · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 52
333-3DB · #A8C4BF · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 52
HGSW 1315 · #8AC5BA · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 49
HGSW 9044 · #8AC5BA · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 49
HGSW 2315 · #A3C0BD · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 49
HGSW 9051 · #A3C0BD · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 49

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.96
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5703 · #8AC7BB · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 47

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.54
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0687 · #93C3C4 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 49
0708 · #97C7B7 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0687 · #8CC1C2 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 49
0701 · #A4C2B9 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 51
0708 · #90C4B4 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 50

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.21
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-717 · #94BFBE · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 47

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.31
All teal at Clare →
PNT100-LT-44 · #90B5B3 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 42

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All teal at Kompozit →
0687 · #8CC1C2 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 48
0701 · #A4C2B9 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 50
0708 · #90C4B4 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 49

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Bucolic Blue within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

MQ6-8 · LRV 50
MQ6-36 · LRV 48
530F-4 · LRV 48
PPU12-07 · LRV 47
540E-3 · LRV 52
N470-4 · LRV 46

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #94C3BE in HSL space. Pair Bucolic Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#94C3BE + #C39499
TRIADIC
#94C3BE · #BE94C3 · #C3BE94
ANALOGOUS
#94C3A7 · #94C3BE · #94B1C3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.94:1fail
Sample text on black
10.81:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Bucolic Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Bucolic Blue 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 BXC-28 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is Holiday Turquoise (SW 75) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Holiday Turquoise swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is Hazy Blue (2040-50) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Blue swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At Valspar, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is Gentle Wave (5007-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.7 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Wave swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pitter Patter swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

Glidden's nearest match is Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bucolic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Pitter Patter swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is Geyser Mist (HGSW 1315) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Geyser Mist swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Bucolic Blue. The nearest is Tranquil Teal (DE5703) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tranquil Teal swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is Stillwater (0687) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is Stillwater (0687) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is A Cappella (C2-717) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full A Cappella swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

Clare has no exact twin of Bucolic Blue. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Bucolic Blue

At Kompozit, the closest color to Bucolic Blue is Stillwater (0687) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →

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