Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Hidden Gem |
| SKU | N430-6A |
| Hex | #596D69 |
| RGB | 89, 109, 105 |
| HSL | 168°, 10%, 39% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Hidden Gem
With an LRV of 14, Hidden Gem 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.
Hidden Gem 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 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.
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Hidden Gem 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 #596D69 in HSL space. Pair Hidden Gem 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 Hidden Gem Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hidden Gem 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 N430-6A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Hidden Gem
Kompozit's nearest match is Micropolis (0472), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Gem without repainting risk. See the full Micropolis swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hidden Gem
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hidden Gem is Artistic Stone (DE6307) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artistic Stone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hidden Gem
At Clare, the closest color to Hidden Gem is Current Mood (PNT100-DP-51) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Current Mood swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hidden Gem
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hidden Gem is Juniper Berry (PPG1145-6) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Berry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hidden Gem
At Valspar, the closest color to Hidden Gem is September Sea (M322) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.1 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full September Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hidden Gem
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hidden Gem is Luscious Spruce (331-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luscious Spruce swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hidden Gem
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hidden Gem is Morris Green (C2-678) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morris Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hidden Gem
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Hidden Gem. The nearest is Knoxville Gray (HC-160) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Knoxville Gray swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hidden Gem
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hidden Gem. The nearest is Mountain Pass (SW 9655) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mountain Pass swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hidden Gem
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Hidden Gem. The nearest is Sage Shadow (H091) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sage Shadow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hidden Gem
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hidden Gem. The nearest is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hidden Gem
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Hidden Gem — the nearest deck color, Storm Chaser (JG-86), is clearly different (ΔE 6.3). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr N430-6A instead. See the full Storm Chaser swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hidden Gem
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hidden Gem — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 10.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr N430-6A instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →