Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Congo |
| SKU | PPU11-20 |
| Hex | #4D6053 |
| RGB | 77, 96, 83 |
| HSL | 139°, 11%, 34% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Congo
With an LRV of 11, Congo is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green 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.
Congo 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
14 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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Congo 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 #4D6053 in HSL space. Pair Congo 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 Congo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Congo 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 PPU11-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Congo
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Under the Sea (693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Congo without repainting risk. See the full Under the Sea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Congo
At Valspar, the closest color to Congo is Sherwood Forest (8003-34G) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sherwood Forest swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Congo
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Congo is Still Searching (PPG13-31) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Still Searching swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Congo
At Glidden, the closest color to Congo is Still Searching (PPG13-31) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Still Searching swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Congo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Congo is Pine Haven (DE5713) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Haven swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Congo
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Congo is Regal Leaf (JG-72) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regal Leaf swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Congo
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Congo is Beverly (NO. 310) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beverly swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Congo
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Congo. The nearest is Pleasant Hill (0459) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Hill swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Congo
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Congo. The nearest is Plateau (0704) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plateau swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Congo
At Rodda, the closest color to Congo is Hemlock (CA180) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemlock swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Congo
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Congo is Foliage (C2-661) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foliage swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Congo
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Congo is Rainforest Green (391445) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Congo
Kompozit has no exact twin of Congo. The nearest is Plateau (0704) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plateau swatch →