Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Polaris Blue |
| SKU | PPU13-06 |
| Hex | #6F8A8D |
| RGB | 111, 138, 141 |
| HSL | 186°, 12%, 49% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Polaris Blue
With an LRV of 23, Polaris Blue 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.
Polaris Blue 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
14 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Polaris 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 #6F8A8D in HSL space. Pair Polaris 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 Polaris Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Polaris 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 PPU13-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polaris Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Polaris Blue. The nearest is Blustery Sky (SW 9140) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blustery Sky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Polaris Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Polaris Blue is Aegean Teal (2136-40). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Aegean Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Aegean Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Polaris Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Polaris Blue is Villa Blue (5002-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.9 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Villa Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Polaris Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Polaris Blue is Twilight Stroll (PPG10-03). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Twilight Stroll and you'll get the same color. See the full Twilight Stroll swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Polaris Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Twilight Stroll (PPG10-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Polaris Blue without repainting risk. See the full Twilight Stroll swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Polaris Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Polaris Blue. The nearest is Felted Blue (430-5DB) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Felted Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polaris Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Polaris Blue. The nearest is Nordic Bleu (HGSW 3323) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nordic Bleu swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Polaris Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Polaris Blue. The nearest is Shadow Effect (DET597) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shadow Effect swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Polaris Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Polaris Blue. The nearest is De Nimes (NO. 299) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Polaris Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Polaris Blue is Shady Pier (R075) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shady Pier swatch →