Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Observatory |
| SKU | PPU13-19 |
| Hex | #455D66 |
| RGB | 69, 93, 102 |
| HSL | 196°, 19%, 34% |
| LRV | 10 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Observatory
With an LRV of 10, Observatory 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.
Observatory 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
17 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Observatory 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 #455D66 in HSL space. Pair Observatory 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 Observatory Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Observatory 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 PPU13-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Observatory
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Observatory. The nearest is Still Water (SW 6223) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Still Water swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Observatory
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is New Providence Navy (1651), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Observatory without repainting risk. See the full New Providence Navy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Observatory
At Valspar, the closest color to Observatory is Hobgoblin (8004-39F) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hobgoblin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Observatory
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Observatory is Oceania (PPG10-01). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Oceania and you'll get the same color. See the full Oceania swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Observatory
Glidden's nearest match is Mallard Trek Turquoise (30BG 10/111), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Observatory without repainting risk. See the full Mallard Trek Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Observatory
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Observatory. The nearest is Sprucey (429-6DB) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sprucey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Observatory
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Observatory. The nearest is Oceanus (HGSW 3301) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oceanus swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Observatory
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Blue Tapestry (DET545), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Observatory without repainting risk. See the full Blue Tapestry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Observatory
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Observatory. The nearest is Together (JG-87) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Together swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Observatory
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Observatory is Frozen Stream (0669) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frozen Stream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Observatory
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Observatory is Saxon Blue (H0052) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saxon Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Observatory
Rodda's nearest match is Bedtime Blue (R084), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Observatory without repainting risk. See the full Bedtime Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Observatory
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Observatory. The nearest is Maine (C2-695) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Maine swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Observatory
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Observatory is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Newbury Port swatch →