Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | In the Moment |
| SKU | MQ6-49 |
| Hex | #7A8C82 |
| RGB | 122, 140, 130 |
| HSL | 147°, 7%, 51% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr In the Moment
With an LRV of 22, In the Moment is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green 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.
In the Moment 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
13 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to In the Moment 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 #7A8C82 in HSL space. Pair In the Moment 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 In the Moment Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching In the Moment 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 MQ6-49 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Moment
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Underseas (SW 6214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Moment without repainting risk. See the full Underseas swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of In the Moment
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Garden Oasis (699), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Moment without repainting risk. See the full Garden Oasis swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of In the Moment
Valspar has no exact twin of In the Moment. The nearest is Beguile (5002-2A) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beguile swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of In the Moment
Glidden has no exact twin of In the Moment. The nearest is Northern Green Woods (30GG 24/118) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Northern Green Woods swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of In the Moment
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cattails (427-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Moment without repainting risk. See the full Cattails swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Moment
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Valiant Blue (HGSW 3293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Moment without repainting risk. See the full Valiant Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of In the Moment
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of In the Moment. The nearest is Stone Craft (DE6292) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Craft swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of In the Moment
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of In the Moment. The nearest is Mountain Meadow (0703) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mountain Meadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of In the Moment
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of In the Moment. The nearest is Dowager (0442) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dowager swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of In the Moment
At C2 Paint, the closest color to In the Moment is Aspen (C2-681) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of In the Moment
Backdrop has no exact twin of In the Moment. The nearest is Hartford (BD-HF) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hartford swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of In the Moment
Kompozit has no exact twin of In the Moment. The nearest is Dowager (0442) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dowager swatch →