Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | October Sky |
| SKU | N440-4 |
| Hex | #86B7AC |
| RGB | 134, 183, 172 |
| HSL | 167°, 25%, 62% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr October Sky
October Sky sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
October Sky 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
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 October Sky 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 #86B7AC in HSL space. Pair October Sky 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 October Sky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching October Sky 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 N440-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of October Sky
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Spearmint (SW 6465) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spearmint swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of October Sky
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Skydive (CSP-700), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for October Sky without repainting risk. See the full Skydive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of October Sky
Valspar's nearest match is Carnival Glass (8002-35D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for October Sky without repainting risk. See the full Carnival Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of October Sky
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for October Sky without repainting risk. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of October Sky
Glidden's nearest match is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for October Sky without repainting risk. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of October Sky
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to October Sky is Lady Liberty (231-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of October Sky
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Varigated Vinca (HGSW 2295) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Varigated Vinca swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of October Sky
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to October Sky is Treetop (DE5710) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treetop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of October Sky
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Morning Calm (JG-77) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of October Sky
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Arsenic (NO. 214) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of October Sky
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Peg's Promise (0702) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of October Sky
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Longfellow (H0077) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Longfellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of October Sky
C2 Paint has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Araucana (BD25) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of October Sky
Clare has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of October Sky
Kompozit has no exact twin of October Sky. The nearest is Peg's Promise (0702) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →