Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Oarsman Blue |
| SKU | S450-5 |
| Hex | #58A4A2 |
| RGB | 88, 164, 162 |
| HSL | 178°, 30%, 49% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Oarsman Blue
Oarsman Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Oarsman 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Oarsman 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 #58A4A2 in HSL space. Pair Oarsman 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 Oarsman Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oarsman 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 S450-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Oarsman Blue. The nearest is Rivulet (SW 6760) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rivulet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Oarsman Blue is Majestic Blue (2051-40) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Majestic Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Oarsman Blue. The nearest is Smoky Mountain Spring (V067-4) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Mountain Spring swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Oarsman Blue is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Teal Bayou and you'll get the same color. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oarsman Blue without repainting risk. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Oarsman Blue. The nearest is Western Green (233-6DB) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Western Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Oarsman Blue is Montego Bay (DE5739) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Montego Bay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Oarsman Blue is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Oarsman Blue is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Oarsman Blue. The nearest is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oarsman Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Oarsman Blue is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →