Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Peacock Tail |
| SKU | S-H-520 |
| Hex | #116969 |
| RGB | 17, 105, 105 |
| HSL | 180°, 72%, 24% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Peacock Tail
With an LRV of 11, Peacock Tail 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.
Peacock Tail 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
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Peacock Tail 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 #116969 in HSL space. Pair Peacock Tail 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 Peacock Tail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Peacock Tail 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 S-H-520 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peacock Tail
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Peacock Tail is Green Bay (SW 6481) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Bay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Peacock Tail
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Peacock Tail. The nearest is Juniper (2048-20) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Peacock Tail
At Valspar, the closest color to Peacock Tail is Artisan Green (5009-7) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.7 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artisan Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Peacock Tail
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Peacock Tail is Tahitian Treat (PPG1147-7) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tahitian Treat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Peacock Tail
At Glidden, the closest color to Peacock Tail is Tahitian Treat (PPG1147-7) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tahitian Treat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Peacock Tail
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Peacock Tail is Simplified Teal (233-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simplified Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peacock Tail
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Peacock Tail is Island Time (HGSW 2312) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Time swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Peacock Tail
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Peacock Tail is Ocean Oasis (DEA132) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Oasis swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Peacock Tail
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Joyful Tears (0683), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Peacock Tail without repainting risk. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Peacock Tail
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Joyful Tears (0683), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Peacock Tail without repainting risk. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Peacock Tail
Kompozit's nearest match is Joyful Tears (0683), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Peacock Tail without repainting risk. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →