Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Equilibrium |
| SKU | T18-20 |
| Hex | #486159 |
| RGB | 72, 97, 89 |
| HSL | 161°, 15%, 33% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Equilibrium
With an LRV of 11, Equilibrium 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.
Equilibrium 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
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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Equilibrium 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 #486159 in HSL space. Pair Equilibrium 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 Equilibrium Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Equilibrium 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 T18-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Equilibrium
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Under the Sea (693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Equilibrium without repainting risk. See the full Under the Sea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Equilibrium
At Valspar, the closest color to Equilibrium is Grand Prix (8003-38F) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grand Prix swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Equilibrium
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Equilibrium is Antique Slate (PPG13-29) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Equilibrium
At Glidden, the closest color to Equilibrium is Deep Shaded Grove (30GG 11/099) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Shaded Grove swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Equilibrium
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pine Haven (DE5713), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Equilibrium without repainting risk. See the full Pine Haven swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Equilibrium
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Equilibrium. The nearest is Regal Leaf (JG-72) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Regal Leaf swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Equilibrium
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Equilibrium is Plateau (0704) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plateau swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Equilibrium
Rodda's nearest match is Trillion (R060), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Equilibrium without repainting risk. See the full Trillion swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Equilibrium
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Equilibrium. The nearest is Rainforest Green (391445) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Equilibrium
At Kompozit, the closest color to Equilibrium is Plateau (0704) — very close at ΔE 2.65, 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 Plateau swatch →