Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nostalgic Evening |
| SKU | BNC-28 |
| Hex | #326377 |
| RGB | 50, 99, 119 |
| HSL | 197°, 41%, 33% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Nostalgic Evening
With an LRV of 11, Nostalgic Evening 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.
Nostalgic Evening 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
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
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nostalgic Evening 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 #326377 in HSL space. Pair Nostalgic Evening 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 Nostalgic Evening Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nostalgic Evening 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-28 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nostalgic Evening is Georgian Bay (SW 6509) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Bay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bainbridge Blue (749), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nostalgic Evening without repainting risk. See the full Bainbridge Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
Valspar's nearest match is Am I Blue? (V106-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.3 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nostalgic Evening without repainting risk. See the full Am I Blue? swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nostalgic Evening is Brigade (PPG1152-6) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brigade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
At Glidden, the closest color to Nostalgic Evening is Brigade (PPG1152-6) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brigade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nostalgic Evening. The nearest is Oasis Green (232-7DB) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oasis Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nostalgic Evening is Georgian Bay (HGSW 2362) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Bay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Atlantis (DE5790), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nostalgic Evening without repainting risk. See the full Atlantis swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Nostalgic Evening is Superior (JG-163) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superior swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nostalgic Evening. The nearest is Bold Bolection (H0057) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bold Bolection swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nostalgic Evening
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Nostalgic Evening is Blue Grotto (C2-726). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Blue Grotto and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Grotto swatch →