Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Moody Black |
| SKU | BNC-40 |
| Hex | #324F5D |
| RGB | 50, 79, 93 |
| HSL | 200°, 30%, 28% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Moody Black
At LRV 7, Moody Black 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.
Moody Black 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
16 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Moody Black 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 #324F5D in HSL space. Pair Moody Black 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 Moody Black Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Moody Black 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 BNC-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moody Black
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Seaworthy (SW 7620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Black without repainting risk. See the full Seaworthy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moody Black
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Moody Black. The nearest is Brush Blue (CW-675) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brush Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Moody Black
Valspar's nearest match is Cadet Song (8004-38G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Black without repainting risk. See the full Cadet Song swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Moody Black
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Black without repainting risk. See the full Sailor's Coat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Moody Black
At Glidden, the closest color to Moody Black is Blue Bayberry (PPG1149-7) — very close at ΔE 2.84, 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 Blue Bayberry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Moody Black
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Moody Black is Seawater Blue (235-7DB) — 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 Seawater Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Moody Black
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Moody Black. The nearest is Encore Teal (DEA182) at ΔE 3.71 — 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 Encore Teal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Moody Black
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Moody Black. The nearest is Signature (JG-91) at ΔE 3.75 — 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 Signature swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Moody Black
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Moody Black. The nearest is Hague Blue (NO. 30) at ΔE 4.46 — 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 Hague Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Moody Black
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Moody Black. The nearest is Frozen Stream (0669) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frozen Stream swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Moody Black
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Moody Black is Nightspot (C2-743) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nightspot swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Moody Black
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Moody Black. The nearest is Lost Highway (LOST HIGHWAY) at ΔE 3.94 — 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 Lost Highway swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Moody Black
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Moody Black. The nearest is Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Moody Black
Kompozit has no exact twin of Moody Black. The nearest is Frozen Stream (0669) at ΔE 4.99 — 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 Frozen Stream swatch →