Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Folk Song |
| SKU | T13-20 |
| Hex | #65A19F |
| RGB | 101, 161, 159 |
| HSL | 178°, 24%, 51% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| 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 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.
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Folk Song
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Folk Song — the nearest deck color, Stemmed Green (330-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.84). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-20 instead. See the full Stemmed Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Folk Song
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Folk Song — the nearest deck color, Luna (C2-712), is clearly different (ΔE 6.01). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-20 instead. See the full Luna swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Folk Song
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Folk Song — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 9.62). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-20 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Folk Song
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Folk Song — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 10.08). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-20 instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Folk Song
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Folk Song — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 13.64). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-20 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →