Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gem Silica |
| SKU | P420-4A |
| Hex | #73C4A4 |
| RGB | 115, 196, 164 |
| HSL | 156°, 41%, 61% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| 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 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.
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Clare
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gem Silica
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Gem Silica — the nearest deck color, Fiesta Blue (DET548), is clearly different (ΔE 5.72). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Behr P420-4A instead. See the full Fiesta Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gem Silica
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gem Silica — the nearest deck color, Arsenic (NO. 214), is clearly different (ΔE 5.78). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr P420-4A instead. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gem Silica
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gem Silica — the nearest deck color, Matcha Latte (PNT100-DP-50), is clearly different (ΔE 8.27). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr P420-4A instead. See the full Matcha Latte swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gem Silica
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Gem Silica — the nearest deck color, Pond Shimmer (BD24), is clearly different (ΔE 12.62). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr P420-4A instead. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gem Silica
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gem Silica — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 13.01). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr P420-4A instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gem Silica
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gem Silica — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 16.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr P420-4A instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →