Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Harmonious |
| SKU | PPU13-12 |
| Hex | #9BB5B8 |
| RGB | 155, 181, 184 |
| HSL | 186°, 17%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Harmonious
Harmonious sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Harmonious 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
19 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Harmonious 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 #9BB5B8 in HSL space. Pair Harmonious 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 Harmonious Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Harmonious 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 PPU13-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harmonious
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Harmonious. The nearest is Dockside Blue (SW 7601) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Harmonious
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Harmonious is Colorado Gray (2136-50). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Colorado Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Colorado Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Harmonious
At Valspar, the closest color to Harmonious is Renew Blue (8003-37D) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renew Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Harmonious
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue By You (PPG1035-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonious without repainting risk. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Harmonious
Glidden's nearest match is Blue By You (PPG1035-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonious without repainting risk. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Harmonious
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Harmonious is Grayed Aqua (428-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Harmonious
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Powder Mill (DET566), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonious without repainting risk. See the full Powder Mill swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Harmonious
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Harmonious. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Harmonious
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Harmonious is Dix Blue (NO. 82) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Harmonious
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Harmonious is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Harmonious
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bulfinch Blue (H0043), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonious without repainting risk. See the full Bulfinch Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Harmonious
At Rodda, the closest color to Harmonious is Patina (CA190) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Harmonious
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Harmonious is Cadeau (C2-718) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cadeau swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Harmonious
Clare has no exact twin of Harmonious. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Harmonious
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Harmonious is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Harmonious
Backdrop has no exact twin of Harmonious. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →