Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mosaic Tile |
| SKU | 520D-7 |
| Hex | #1D8276 |
| RGB | 29, 130, 118 |
| HSL | 173°, 64%, 31% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Mosaic Tile
With an LRV of 18, Mosaic Tile is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Mosaic Tile 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
9 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
Hirshfield's
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mosaic Tile 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 #1D8276 in HSL space. Pair Mosaic Tile 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 Mosaic Tile Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mosaic Tile 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-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mosaic Tile. The nearest is Ionian (SW 6754) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ionian swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Lucky Shamrock (609) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Shamrock swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Valspar's nearest match is Later Gator (8001-35G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mosaic Tile without repainting risk. See the full Later Gator swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Romantic Isle (PPG1231-7) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romantic Isle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Glidden has no exact twin of Mosaic Tile. The nearest is Seawall (70GG 17/269) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seawall swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mosaic Tile. The nearest is Viridian (231-6DB) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Viridian swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mosaic Tile. The nearest is Green Escarpment (HGSW 1302) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Escarpment swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Palm Springs Splash (DET536) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palm Springs Splash swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Blue Winged Teal (H0086) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Winged Teal swatch →