Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nypd |
| SKU | N480-6 |
| Hex | #4A7081 |
| RGB | 74, 112, 129 |
| HSL | 199°, 27%, 40% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Nypd
With an LRV of 15, Nypd 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.
Nypd 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 Nypd 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 #4A7081 in HSL space. Pair Nypd 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 Nypd Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nypd 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 N480-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nypd
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nypd is Inky Blue (SW 9149) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inky Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nypd
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nypd is Mozart Blue (1665) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mozart Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nypd
At Valspar, the closest color to Nypd is Folk Blue (V107-5) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.1 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Folk Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nypd
At Glidden, the closest color to Nypd is Totally Teal (30BG 16/133) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) 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 Nypd
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Nypd is Ahoy Blue (336-5DB). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Ahoy Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Ahoy Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nypd
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nypd is Sea Creature (HGSW 3342) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Creature swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nypd
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nypd is Crashing Waves (DE5810) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crashing Waves swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nypd
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Blue Skies (JG-85), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nypd without repainting risk. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nypd
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nypd is Cape Cod Bay (0633) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cape Cod Bay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nypd
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nypd is Salish Sea (C2-745) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salish Sea swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nypd
Clare has no exact twin of Nypd. The nearest is Sublime (PNT100-DP-45) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sublime swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nypd
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nypd is Cape Cod Bay (0633) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cape Cod Bay swatch →