Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dusk Blue |
| SKU | BXC-66 |
| Hex | #8DAAA1 |
| RGB | 141, 170, 161 |
| HSL | 161°, 15%, 61% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Dusk Blue
Dusk Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Dusk 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
16 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dusk 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 #8DAAA1 in HSL space. Pair Dusk 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 Dusk Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusk 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-66 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusk Blue. The nearest is Marine (SW 9659) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusk Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusk Blue is Del Mar Blue (704) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Del Mar Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusk Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Dusk Blue is Phoenix Tears (8003-35D) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phoenix Tears swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusk Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Donnegal (PPG1138-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusk Blue without repainting risk. See the full Donnegal swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Donnegal (PPG1138-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusk Blue without repainting risk. See the full Donnegal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusk Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dusk Blue is Hipster Green (232-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hipster Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusk Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusk Blue is Drizzling Rain (HGSW 2314) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drizzling Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Dusk Blue. The nearest is Mythical Blue (DEC787) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mythical Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dusk Blue. The nearest is Ballroom Blue (NO. 24) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ballroom Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dusk Blue. The nearest is Kathleen's Garden (0464) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Peg's Promise (0702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusk Blue without repainting risk. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusk Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dusk Blue is Peppermint (C2-714) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppermint swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Dusk Blue. The nearest is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Dusk Blue. The nearest is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Dusk Blue. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusk Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Peg's Promise (0702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusk Blue without repainting risk. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →