Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cabana Blue |
| SKU | HDC-AC-23A |
| Hex | #5B909A |
| RGB | 91, 144, 154 |
| HSL | 190°, 26%, 48% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Cabana Blue
Cabana Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Cabana 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
10 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
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cabana 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 #5B909A in HSL space. Pair Cabana 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 Cabana Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cabana 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 HDC-AC-23A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cabana Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cabana Blue is Manitou Blue (SW 6501) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manitou Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cabana Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cabana Blue is Rendezvous Bay (726) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rendezvous Bay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cabana Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Flood Tide (5001-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.5 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cabana Blue without repainting risk. See the full Flood Tide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cabana Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Cabana Blue is Teal Riviera (90GG 24/174) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Riviera swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cabana Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bay Harbor Blue (234-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cabana Blue without repainting risk. See the full Bay Harbor Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cabana Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cabana Blue is Manitou Blue (HGSW 2353) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manitou Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cabana Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cabana Blue is Bell Blue (DET554) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bell Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cabana Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cabana Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cabana Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cabana Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →