Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Charcoal Blue |
| SKU | N490-5 |
| Hex | #5D8392 |
| RGB | 93, 131, 146 |
| HSL | 197°, 22%, 47% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Charcoal Blue
With an LRV of 21, Charcoal Blue 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.
Charcoal Blue 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 by brand
11 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Charcoal 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 #5D8392 in HSL space. Pair Charcoal 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 Charcoal Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Charcoal 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 N490-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Charcoal Blue. The nearest is Stratford Blue (SW 2864) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stratford Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lakeside Cabin (1658), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charcoal Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lakeside Cabin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Brookside (4008-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.7 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Charcoal Blue without repainting risk. See the full Brookside swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Charcoal Blue is Granite Falls (PPG1152-5) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Falls swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Charcoal Blue is Granite Falls (PPG1152-5) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Falls swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Charcoal Blue. The nearest is High Seas Blue (337-5DB) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Charcoal Blue. The nearest is Aquamarined (HGSW 3313) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquamarined swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Charcoal Blue. The nearest is Seal Pup (DE5816) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seal Pup swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Charcoal Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Charcoal Blue. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →