Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Explorer Blue |
| SKU | M470-5 |
| Hex | #55CAC0 |
| RGB | 85, 202, 192 |
| HSL | 175°, 52%, 56% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Explorer Blue
Explorer Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Explorer 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
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.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Explorer 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 #55CAC0 in HSL space. Pair Explorer 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 Explorer Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Explorer 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 M470-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Explorer Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Explorer Blue is Miami Teal (656) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Miami Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Explorer Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Setting Sail (V028-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46.2 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Explorer Blue without repainting risk. See the full Setting Sail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Explorer Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Thai Teal (53GG 50/360), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Explorer Blue without repainting risk. See the full Thai Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Explorer Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Explorer Blue. The nearest is Greek Siren (132-5DB) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greek Siren swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Explorer Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Explorer Blue is Port Hope (DE5731) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Port Hope swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Explorer Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Explorer Blue. The nearest is Turkish Teal (0694) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Explorer Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Explorer Blue is Turkish Teal (0694) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Explorer Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Explorer Blue is Turkish Teal (0694) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →