Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Eucalyptus |
| SKU | QE-44 |
| Hex | #8C9F97 |
| RGB | 140, 159, 151 |
| HSL | 155°, 9%, 59% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Eucalyptus is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Eucalyptus 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 #8C9F97 in HSL space. Pair Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Eucalyptus 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 QE-44 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eucalyptus
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Eucalyptus is Jasper Stone (SW 9133). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Jasper Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Jasper Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Eucalyptus
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Azores (AF-495), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Azores swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Eucalyptus
The closest Valspar equivalent of Eucalyptus is Verdant Retreat (T625). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.5 vs 33). If Valspar is your counter, order Verdant Retreat and you'll get the same color. See the full Verdant Retreat swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Eucalyptus
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Eucalyptus is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Eucalyptus
Glidden has no exact twin of Eucalyptus. The nearest is Blue Grass Field (70GG 32/067) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Grass Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Eucalyptus
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Eucalyptus is Life's Whirlwind (428-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Life's Whirlwind swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eucalyptus
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Eucalyptus is Blue Seagrass (HGSW 3294). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Seagrass and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Seagrass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Eucalyptus
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Eucalyptus is Meek Moss Green (DET606) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meek Moss Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Eucalyptus
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Eucalyptus is Well Watered (JG-69) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Eucalyptus
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Eucalyptus. The nearest is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Eucalyptus
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Eucalyptus is Singing in the Rain (0478) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Eucalyptus
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Kathleen's Garden (0464), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Eucalyptus
At Rodda, the closest color to Eucalyptus is Dried Hydrangea (R074) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Eucalyptus
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Eucalyptus is Cousteau (C2-713) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cousteau swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Eucalyptus
Kompozit's nearest match is Kathleen's Garden (0464), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →