Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Newport Blue |
| SKU | 530F-4 |
| Hex | #8BC1C5 |
| RGB | 139, 193, 197 |
| HSL | 184°, 33%, 66% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Newport Blue
Newport Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Newport Blue 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
14 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Newport Blue 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 #8BC1C5 in HSL space. Pair Newport Blue 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 Newport Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Newport Blue 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 530F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Newport Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Newport Blue is Blithe Blue (SW 9052) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blithe Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Newport Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pool Blue (2052-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Newport Blue without repainting risk. See the full Pool Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Newport Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Newport Blue. The nearest is Tidal Wave (5002-7C) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tidal Wave swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Newport Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Aqua Fiesta (PPG1147-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Newport Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aqua Fiesta swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Newport Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Aqua Fiesta (PPG1147-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Newport Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aqua Fiesta swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Newport Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Newport Blue is Rockets (233-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rockets swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Newport Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Newport Blue is Rapture Blue (HGSW 1334) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapture Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Newport Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Newport Blue. The nearest is Blue Ground (NO. 210) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ground swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Newport Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Newport Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Newport Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Newport Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Newport Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Newport Blue is A Cappella (C2-717) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Newport Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Newport Blue. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Newport Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Newport Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →