Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Hostaleaf |
| SKU | MQ6-09 |
| Hex | #475A56 |
| RGB | 71, 90, 86 |
| HSL | 167°, 12%, 32% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Hostaleaf
At LRV 9, Hostaleaf is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Hostaleaf earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Hostaleaf 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 #475A56 in HSL space. Pair Hostaleaf 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 Hostaleaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hostaleaf 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 MQ6-09 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hostaleaf
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hostaleaf. The nearest is Billiard Green (SW 16) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Billiard Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hostaleaf
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Hostaleaf is Mediterranean Teal (2123-10). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 9). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Mediterranean Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Mediterranean Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hostaleaf
Valspar's nearest match is Prehistoric (V100-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9.2 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hostaleaf without repainting risk. See the full Prehistoric swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hostaleaf
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antique Slate (PPG13-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hostaleaf without repainting risk. See the full Antique Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hostaleaf
Glidden's nearest match is Antique Slate (PPG13-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hostaleaf without repainting risk. See the full Antique Slate swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hostaleaf
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Hostaleaf. The nearest is Sprucey (429-6DB) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sprucey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hostaleaf
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hostaleaf. The nearest is Oceanus (HGSW 3301) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oceanus swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hostaleaf
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hostaleaf is Loch Ness (DE5748). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Loch Ness and you'll get the same color. See the full Loch Ness swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hostaleaf
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hostaleaf. The nearest is 1905 Green (JG-151) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full 1905 Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hostaleaf
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hostaleaf is Grove Green (NO. G17) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) 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 Hostaleaf
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Hostaleaf. The nearest is Iron Forge (H062) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Iron Forge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hostaleaf
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Hostaleaf. The nearest is Deep Sea Shadow (0480) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Sea Shadow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hostaleaf
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hostaleaf is Cypress (C2-710) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cypress swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Hostaleaf
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Hostaleaf. The nearest is Rainforest Green (391445) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hostaleaf
Kompozit has no exact twin of Hostaleaf. The nearest is Deep Sea Shadow (0480) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Sea Shadow swatch →