Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gem Silica |
| SKU | P420-4A |
| Hex | #73C4A4 |
| RGB | 115, 196, 164 |
| HSL | 156°, 41%, 61% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Gem Silica
Gem Silica sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Gem Silica 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
11 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gem Silica 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 #73C4A4 in HSL space. Pair Gem Silica 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 Gem Silica Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gem Silica 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 P420-4A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gem Silica
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gem Silica is Active Green (SW 6986) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Active Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gem Silica
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cliffside Park (579), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gem Silica without repainting risk. See the full Cliffside Park swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gem Silica
Valspar's nearest match is Lavish Green (6002-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47.7 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gem Silica without repainting risk. See the full Lavish Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gem Silica
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gem Silica is Green Balloon (PPG1228-4) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Balloon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gem Silica
At Glidden, the closest color to Gem Silica is Green Balloon (PPG1228-4) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Balloon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gem Silica
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Glazed Teal (130-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gem Silica without repainting risk. See the full Glazed Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gem Silica
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gem Silica. The nearest is Cohesive Green (HGSW 1294) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cohesive Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gem Silica
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gem Silica. The nearest is Blue Green Scene (0716) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Green Scene swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gem Silica
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gem Silica is Aquamarine Ocean (0715) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 52 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquamarine Ocean swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gem Silica
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gem Silica is Aquamarine Ocean (0715) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquamarine Ocean swatch →