Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Folk Song |
| SKU | T13-20 |
| Hex | #65A19F |
| RGB | 101, 161, 159 |
| HSL | 178°, 24%, 51% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Folk Song
Folk Song sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Folk Song 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
13 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Folk Song 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 #65A19F in HSL space. Pair Folk Song 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 Folk Song Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Folk Song 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 T13-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Folk Song
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Folk Song. The nearest is Rivulet (SW 6760) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rivulet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Folk Song
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Majestic Blue (2051-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Folk Song without repainting risk. See the full Majestic Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Folk Song
Valspar's nearest match is Cresting Waves (V066-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Folk Song without repainting risk. See the full Cresting Waves swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Folk Song
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Folk Song is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Folk Song
Glidden's nearest match is Dark Tourmaline (70GG 31/228), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Folk Song without repainting risk. See the full Dark Tourmaline swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Folk Song
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Folk Song. The nearest is Island Hop (DEFD46) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Hop swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Folk Song
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Folk Song is Cold North (0688). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Cold North and you'll get the same color. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Folk Song
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Folk Song is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Folk Song
At Clare, the closest color to Folk Song is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Folk Song
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Folk Song. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Folk Song
At Kompozit, the closest color to Folk Song is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →