Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Oslo Blue |
| SKU | PPU13-13 |
| Hex | #A6BDBF |
| RGB | 166, 189, 191 |
| HSL | 185°, 16%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Oslo Blue
Oslo Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Oslo 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
18 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Oslo 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 #A6BDBF in HSL space. Pair Oslo 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 Oslo Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oslo 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 PPU13-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oslo Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rain (SW 6219), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oslo Blue without repainting risk. See the full Rain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oslo Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Oslo Blue is Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wedgewood Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oslo Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Sea Star (8003-39C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oslo Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sea Star swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oslo Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Lazy River (PPG1148-4_1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oslo Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lazy River swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oslo Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Lazy River (PPG1148-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oslo Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lazy River swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oslo Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Oslo Blue is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oslo Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Racing the Rain (HGSW 3306), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oslo Blue without repainting risk. See the full Racing the Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oslo Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Oslo Blue. The nearest is Lake Placid (DE6318) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lake Placid swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oslo Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Oslo Blue. The nearest is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oslo Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Oslo Blue is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) 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 Oslo Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Oslo Blue. The nearest is Cirrus (CA188) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cirrus swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oslo Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Oslo Blue is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Oslo Blue
Portola Paints's nearest match is Costa (COSTA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Oslo Blue without repainting risk. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Oslo Blue
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Oslo Blue. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Oslo Blue
Backdrop has no exact twin of Oslo Blue. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oslo Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Oslo Blue is Dreaming of the Day (0470) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →