Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Bucolic Blue |
| SKU | BXC-28 |
| Hex | #94C3BE |
| RGB | 148, 195, 190 |
| HSL | 174°, 28%, 67% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
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 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →