Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Hematite |
| SKU | N460-6 |
| Hex | #495C5B |
| RGB | 73, 92, 91 |
| HSL | 177°, 12%, 32% |
| LRV | 10 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Hematite
With an LRV of 10, Hematite 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.
Hematite 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
14 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Hematite 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 #495C5B in HSL space. Pair Hematite 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 Hematite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hematite 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 N460-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hematite
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Still Water (SW 6223), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hematite without repainting risk. See the full Still Water swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hematite
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hematite is Vanderberg Blue (721) — very close at ΔE 2.32, 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 Vanderberg Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hematite
At Valspar, the closest color to Hematite is Prehistoric (V100-6) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9.2 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prehistoric swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hematite
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antique Slate (PPG13-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hematite without repainting risk. See the full Antique Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hematite
Glidden's nearest match is Antique Slate (PPG13-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hematite without repainting risk. See the full Antique Slate swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hematite
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sprucey (429-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hematite without repainting risk. See the full Sprucey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hematite
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Oceanus (HGSW 3301), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hematite without repainting risk. See the full Oceanus swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hematite
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Hematite. The nearest is Blue Tapestry (DET545) at ΔE 3.84 — 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 Blue Tapestry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hematite
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hematite. The nearest is Regal Leaf (JG-72) at ΔE 4.88 — 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 Regal Leaf swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hematite
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hematite is Grove Green (NO. G17) — very close at ΔE 2.15, 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 Grove Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hematite
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hematite is Iron Forge (H062) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iron Forge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hematite
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hematite is Volute (H0062) — very close at ΔE 2.82, 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 Volute swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hematite
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Hematite is Cypress (C2-710). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Cypress and you'll get the same color. See the full Cypress swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hematite
Kompozit has no exact twin of Hematite. The nearest is Deep Sea Shadow (0480) at ΔE 3.66 — 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 Deep Sea Shadow swatch →