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Behr Green MallardBXC-15 · #316159 · LRV 10

Green Mallard reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr BXC-15 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR GREEN MALLARD
RGB 49, 97, 89LRV 10

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameGreen Mallard
SKUBXC-15
Hex#316159
RGB49, 97, 89
HSL170°, 33%, 29%
LRV10
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Behr Green Mallard

With an LRV of 10, Green Mallard 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.

Green Mallard 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

10 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6481 · #2E6864 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 11

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.8
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
651 · #336155 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 10
2051-20 · #2D5D5A · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 9
2041-20 · #296253 · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 10
AF-510 · #3D615E · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 12

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.48
All teal at Valspar →
5009-7 · #0F6761 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 10.7
P064 · #01645C · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 9.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1143-7 · #2D5B51 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 9
PPG13-30 · #3A5B55 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 9
PPG1142-7 · #10615B · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 9
PPG1141-7 · #116456 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 10

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.78
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1142-7 · #10605A · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 9
PPG13-30 · #3A5A55 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 9
PPG1141-7 · #116356 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 10
50GG 09/118 · #3E5B56 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 9

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All teal at Dutch Boy →
232-6DB · #2E6864 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 11
231-7DB · #10605B · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 9
229-7DB · #235C4D · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 9
HGSW 2312 · #2E6864 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 11
HGSW 6481 · #2E6864 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 11

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.62
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DEA177 · #355D51 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 9
DEA179 · #315955 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 8

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.1
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0711 · #2D5D4F · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 9

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.5
All teal at Hirshfield's →
H0094 · #3A5F4E · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 10

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Green Mallard within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

MQ6-05 · LRV 10
N430-7 · LRV 9
BIC-54 · LRV 10
490F-7 · LRV 9
S430-7 · LRV 11
S-H-530 · LRV 10

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #316159 in HSL space. Pair Green Mallard with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#316159 + #613139
TRIADIC
#316159 · #593161 · #615931
ANALOGOUS
#316141 · #316159 · #315161

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
7.04:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.98:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Green Mallard Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Green Mallard 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 BXC-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Mallard

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Green Mallard is Green Bay (SW 6481) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Bay swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Green Mallard

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brazilian Rainforest (651), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Green Mallard without repainting risk. See the full Brazilian Rainforest swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Green Mallard

Valspar has no exact twin of Green Mallard. The nearest is Artisan Green (5009-7) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.7 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artisan Green swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Green Mallard

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Green Mallard. The nearest is Sea Glass (PPG13-30) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea Glass swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Green Mallard

Glidden has no exact twin of Green Mallard. The nearest is Hemlock Green (50GG 09/118) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hemlock Green swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Green Mallard

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Green Mallard. The nearest is Peppermint Green (231-7DB) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peppermint Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Mallard

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Green Mallard is Island Time (HGSW 2312) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Time swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Green Mallard

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Green Mallard is Holly Bush (DEA177) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Holly Bush swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Green Mallard

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Green Mallard is Cute Pixie (0711) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cute Pixie swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Green Mallard

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Green Mallard. The nearest is Amish Green (H0094) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amish Green swatch →

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