Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Deep Space |
| SKU | 750F-7 |
| Hex | #253136 |
| RGB | 37, 49, 54 |
| HSL | 198°, 19%, 18% |
| LRV | 3 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Deep Space
At LRV 3, Deep Space is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Deep Space earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
7 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Deep Space 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 #253136 in HSL space. Pair Deep Space 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 Deep Space Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deep Space 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 750F-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Space
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Deep Space. The nearest is After the Storm (SW 9685) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 3 vs 3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full After the Storm swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deep Space
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Deep Space. The nearest is Black Forest Green (HC-187) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 5 vs 3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Black Forest Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deep Space
At Valspar, the closest color to Deep Space is Deep Space Echo (T691) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 2.8 vs 3) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Space Echo swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Deep Space
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Deep Space. The nearest is Story Teller (STORY TELLER) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 3 vs 3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Story Teller swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Deep Space
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Deep Space. The nearest is Charcoal (285144) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal swatch →