Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nature Retreat |
| SKU | 730F-5 |
| Hex | #6D948E |
| RGB | 109, 148, 142 |
| HSL | 171°, 15%, 50% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Nature Retreat
Nature Retreat sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Nature Retreat 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
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nature Retreat 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 #6D948E in HSL space. Pair Nature Retreat 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 Nature Retreat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nature Retreat 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 730F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nature Retreat
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nature Retreat is Peacock Plume (SW 20) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peacock Plume swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nature Retreat
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nature Retreat is Shenandoah (684) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shenandoah swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nature Retreat
At Valspar, the closest color to Nature Retreat is Ship Shape (V102-5) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.8 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ship Shape swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nature Retreat
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nature Retreat is Pine Ridge (PPG1138-5) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Ridge swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nature Retreat
At Glidden, the closest color to Nature Retreat is Pine Ridge (PPG1138-5) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Ridge swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nature Retreat
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nature Retreat. The nearest is Backwoods Green (329-4DB) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Backwoods Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nature Retreat
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nature Retreat is Up North (DE5711) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Up North swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nature Retreat
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nature Retreat is Churchill (C2-730) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nature Retreat
Clare has no exact twin of Nature Retreat. The nearest is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Nature Retreat
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Nature Retreat. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 32 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →