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Behr Lagoon520D-6 · #3EB5A1 · LRV 37

Lagoon reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr 520D-6 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR LAGOON
RGB 62, 181, 161LRV 37

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameLagoon
SKU520D-6
Hex#3EB5A1
RGB62, 181, 161
HSL170°, 49%, 48%
LRV37
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Behr Lagoon

Lagoon sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Lagoon is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Closest matches by brand

10 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.72
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6938 · #48C2B0 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 43

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.8
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
657 · #1DB6A4 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 37
2047-40 · #4BBCAB · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 40
615 · #00B998 · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 37

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All teal at Valspar →
5008-10B · #01B79E · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 36.4
M258 · #5FBBA5 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 40.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.84
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1229-5 · #1DB394 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 35
PPG1232-5 · #40BFB5 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 42

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.44
All teal at Glidden →
48GG 36/428 · #00B4A3 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 36
PPG1229-5 · #1DB394 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.35
All teal at Dutch Boy →
131-5DB · #49BCAF · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 40

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.93
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5697 · #34C2A7 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 39
DET532 · #00B191 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 34

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.55
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0695 · #51B6AB · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.59
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0695 · #3FB2A8 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.59
All teal at Kompozit →
0695 · #3FB2A8 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 36

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Lagoon within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

P470-6 · LRV 37
510B-7 · LRV 35
530D-6 · LRV 37
MQ4-16 · LRV 35
520F-5 · LRV 34
500D-6 · LRV 36

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #3EB5A1 in HSL space. Pair Lagoon with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#3EB5A1 + #B53E52
TRIADIC
#3EB5A1 · #A13EB5 · #B5A13E
ANALOGOUS
#3EB565 · #3EB5A1 · #3E8EB5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.52:1fail
Sample text on black
8.33:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Lagoon Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Lagoon 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 520D-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lagoon

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Synergy (SW 6938) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 43 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Synergy swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lagoon

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sea of Green (657), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lagoon without repainting risk. See the full Sea of Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Lagoon

At Valspar, the closest color to Lagoon is Tantalizing Teal (5008-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.4 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tantalizing Teal swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lagoon

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Aloha (PPG1229-5) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aloha swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Lagoon

At Glidden, the closest color to Lagoon is Bright Teal Surprise (48GG 36/428) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Teal Surprise swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lagoon

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lagoon is Aquatica (131-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquatica swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lagoon

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Victorian Greenhouse (DET532) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Victorian Greenhouse swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lagoon

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lagoon

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Lagoon

Kompozit has no exact twin of Lagoon. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →

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