Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Grand Rapids |
| SKU | 530D-7 |
| Hex | #2A7C85 |
| RGB | 42, 124, 133 |
| HSL | 186°, 52%, 34% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Grand Rapids
With an LRV of 17, Grand Rapids is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Grand Rapids works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Grand Rapids 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 #2A7C85 in HSL space. Pair Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grand Rapids 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 530D-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grand Rapids is Cote D'Azur (SW 6951) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cote D'Azur swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Grand Rapids is Calypso Blue (727) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calypso Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At Valspar, the closest color to Grand Rapids is Fish Story (5006-8C) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.3 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fish Story swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Grand Rapids is Jade Jewel (PPG1147-6) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jade Jewel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At Glidden, the closest color to Grand Rapids is Jade Jewel (PPG1147-6) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jade Jewel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grand Rapids is The Big Blue (133-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Big Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grand Rapids is Turquoise Cay (HGSW 2322) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquoise Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Grand Rapids is Mysterious Blue (DE5768) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mysterious Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grand Rapids
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Grand Rapids is Vardo (NO. 288) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vardo swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Grand Rapids
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Grand Rapids. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Grand Rapids
Kompozit has no exact twin of Grand Rapids. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →