Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Equilibrium |
| SKU | T18-20 |
| Hex | #486159 |
| RGB | 72, 97, 89 |
| HSL | 161°, 15%, 33% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Equilibrium
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Equilibrium — the nearest deck color, Cypress (C2-710), is clearly different (ΔE 5.06). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-20 instead. See the full Cypress swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Equilibrium
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Equilibrium — the nearest deck color, Still Water (SW 6223), is clearly different (ΔE 6.18). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-20 instead. See the full Still Water swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Equilibrium
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Equilibrium — the nearest deck color, Sprucey (429-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.18). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-20 instead. See the full Sprucey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Equilibrium
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Equilibrium — the nearest deck color, Deep Space (0487), is clearly different (ΔE 6.64). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-20 instead. See the full Deep Space swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Equilibrium
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Equilibrium — the nearest deck color, Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40), is clearly different (ΔE 8.25). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-20 instead. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Equilibrium
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Equilibrium — the nearest deck color, Reduced Green (NO. 313), is clearly different (ΔE 12.19). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-20 instead. See the full Reduced Green swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Equilibrium
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Equilibrium — the nearest deck color, We Three Kings (BD-WK), is clearly different (ΔE 17.01). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-20 instead. See the full We Three Kings swatch →