Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Plumage |
| SKU | MQ4-19 |
| Hex | #009A8F |
| RGB | 0, 154, 143 |
| HSL | 176°, 100%, 30% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Plumage
Plumage sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Plumage 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
10 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Plumage 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 #009A8F in HSL space. Pair Plumage 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 Plumage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Plumage 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 MQ4-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plumage
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Plumage is Turquish (SW 6939) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquish swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Plumage
At Valspar, the closest color to Plumage is Lights at Sea (V028-3) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22.5 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lights at Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Plumage
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Azure Tide (PPG1231-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Plumage without repainting risk. See the full Azure Tide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Plumage
Glidden's nearest match is Azure Tide (PPG1231-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Plumage without repainting risk. See the full Azure Tide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Plumage
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Plumage is Mermaid Tail (131-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mermaid Tail swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Plumage
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Reef Encounter (DE5733), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Plumage without repainting risk. See the full Reef Encounter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Plumage
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Plumage is Meringue (0696) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meringue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Plumage
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Meringue (0696), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Plumage without repainting risk. See the full Meringue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Plumage
Kompozit's nearest match is Meringue (0696), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Plumage without repainting risk. See the full Meringue swatch →