Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Oceanus |
| SKU | HDC-CL-25 |
| Hex | #90ACAA |
| RGB | 144, 172, 170 |
| HSL | 176°, 14%, 62% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Oceanus
Oceanus sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Oceanus 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
16 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Oceanus 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 #90ACAA in HSL space. Pair Oceanus 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 Oceanus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oceanus 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 HDC-CL-25 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oceanus
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Drizzle (SW 6479), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oceanus without repainting risk. See the full Drizzle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oceanus
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Oceanus. The nearest is Del Mar Blue (704) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Del Mar Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oceanus
The closest Valspar equivalent of Oceanus is Fog Blue (8003-38D). 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 39 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Fog Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Fog Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oceanus
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Oceanus. The nearest is Donnegal (PPG1138-4) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Donnegal swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oceanus
Glidden has no exact twin of Oceanus. The nearest is Donnegal (PPG1138-4) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Donnegal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oceanus
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Oceanus is Hipster Green (232-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hipster Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oceanus
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Drizzling Rain (HGSW 2314), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oceanus without repainting risk. See the full Drizzling Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oceanus
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Barrier Reef (DE5745), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oceanus without repainting risk. See the full Barrier Reef swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Oceanus
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Oceanus is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oceanus
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Ballroom Blue (NO. 24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oceanus without repainting risk. See the full Ballroom Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oceanus
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Oceanus. The nearest is Peg's Promise (0702) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oceanus
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Oceanus. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oceanus
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Oceanus is Inuvik Ice (C2-716). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Inuvik Ice and you'll get the same color. See the full Inuvik Ice swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Oceanus
Clare has no exact twin of Oceanus. The nearest is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Oceanus
Rust-Oleum's nearest match is Blue Harbor (371675), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oceanus without repainting risk. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oceanus
Kompozit has no exact twin of Oceanus. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →