Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Myth |
| SKU | 740F-5 |
| Hex | #51757A |
| RGB | 81, 117, 122 |
| HSL | 187°, 20%, 40% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Myth
With an LRV of 16, Myth 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.
Myth 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
15 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Myth 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 #51757A in HSL space. Pair Myth 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 Myth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Myth 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 740F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Myth
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Myth. The nearest is Riverway (SW 6222) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Riverway swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Myth
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Myth is Bella Blue (720) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bella Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Myth
Valspar's nearest match is Sultry Bay (V103-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 14.4 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Myth without repainting risk. See the full Sultry Bay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Myth
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Vining Ivy (PPG1148-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Myth without repainting risk. See the full Vining Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Myth
At Glidden, the closest color to Myth is Totally Teal (30BG 16/133) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Totally Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Myth
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Myth is Laka Blue (332-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laka Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Myth
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Myth. The nearest is Riverway (HGSW 3302) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Riverway swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Myth
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Myth. The nearest is Blue Skies (JG-85) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Myth
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Myth. The nearest is Mere Green (NO. 219) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mere Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Myth
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Myth is Bowman Blue (0500) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Myth
Clare has no exact twin of Myth. The nearest is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Myth
At Kompozit, the closest color to Myth is Bowman Blue (0500) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →