Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Opal Silk |
| SKU | PPU12-08 |
| Hex | #9DB8B3 |
| RGB | 157, 184, 179 |
| HSL | 169°, 16%, 67% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Opal Silk
Opal Silk sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Opal Silk 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
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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Opal Silk 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 #9DB8B3 in HSL space. Pair Opal Silk 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 Opal Silk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Opal Silk 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 PPU12-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Opal Silk
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Festoon Aqua (SW 19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Opal Silk without repainting risk. See the full Festoon Aqua swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Opal Silk
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kensington Green (710), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Opal Silk without repainting risk. See the full Kensington Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Opal Silk
Valspar's nearest match is Nursery Wall (P101), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.4 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Opal Silk without repainting risk. See the full Nursery Wall swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Opal Silk
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Opal Silk is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Opal Silk
At Glidden, the closest color to Opal Silk is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Opal Silk
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Grayed Aqua (428-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Opal Silk without repainting risk. See the full Grayed Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Opal Silk
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Opal Silk is Pistachio Ice Cream (DE5717) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pistachio Ice Cream swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Opal Silk
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Opal Silk. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Opal Silk
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Opal Silk is Powder Blue (NO. 23) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Opal Silk
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Opal Silk is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Opal Silk
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Opal Silk is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Opal Silk
At Rodda, the closest color to Opal Silk is Patina (CA190) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Opal Silk
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Opal Silk is Cadeau (C2-718) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cadeau swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Opal Silk
At Clare, the closest color to Opal Silk is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Opal Silk
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Opal Silk. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Opal Silk
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Opal Silk without repainting risk. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Opal Silk
Kompozit has no exact twin of Opal Silk. The nearest is Gaelic Garden (0463) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →