Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Kingfisher |
| SKU | 520F-7 |
| Hex | #22515D |
| RGB | 34, 81, 93 |
| HSL | 192°, 46%, 25% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Kingfisher
At LRV 7, Kingfisher 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.
Kingfisher 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Kingfisher 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 #22515D in HSL space. Pair Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kingfisher 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 520F-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kingfisher
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Kingfisher. The nearest is Seaworthy (SW 7620) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seaworthy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kingfisher
Valspar's nearest match is Rugged Teal (V104-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6.6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kingfisher without repainting risk. See the full Rugged Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kingfisher
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kingfisher is Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Emerald swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kingfisher
At Glidden, the closest color to Kingfisher is Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Emerald swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kingfisher
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Kingfisher. The nearest is Seawater Blue (235-7DB) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seawater Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kingfisher
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Kingfisher. The nearest is Oceanside Blue (HGSW 2331) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oceanside Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kingfisher
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kingfisher is Encore Teal (DEA182) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Encore Teal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kingfisher
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Kingfisher is Under The Stars (JG-82) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Under The Stars swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kingfisher
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Kingfisher. The nearest is Blue Period (0690) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Period swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kingfisher
Kompozit has no exact twin of Kingfisher. The nearest is Blue Period (0690) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Period swatch →