Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mild Evergreen |
| SKU | MQ6-37 |
| Hex | #88B8AA |
| RGB | 136, 184, 170 |
| HSL | 162°, 25%, 63% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Mild Evergreen
Mild Evergreen sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Mild Evergreen 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
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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mild Evergreen 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 #88B8AA in HSL space. Pair Mild Evergreen 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 Mild Evergreen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mild Evergreen 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 MQ6-37 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mild Evergreen. The nearest is Spearmint (SW 6465) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spearmint swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mild Evergreen is Skydive (CSP-700) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skydive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
At Valspar, the closest color to Mild Evergreen is Carnival Glass (8002-35D) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carnival Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mild Evergreen is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
At Glidden, the closest color to Mild Evergreen is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mild Evergreen is Lady Liberty (231-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mild Evergreen. The nearest is Varigated Vinca (HGSW 2295) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Varigated Vinca swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mild Evergreen is Treetop (DE5710) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treetop swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mild Evergreen. The nearest is Arsenic (NO. 214) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mild Evergreen. The nearest is Peg's Promise (0702) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mild Evergreen. The nearest is Longfellow (H0077) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Longfellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mild Evergreen
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mild Evergreen. The nearest is Araucana (BD25) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Araucana swatch →