Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Poseidon |
| SKU | S480-6 |
| Hex | #33748A |
| RGB | 51, 116, 138 |
| HSL | 195°, 46%, 37% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Poseidon
With an LRV of 15, Poseidon 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.
Poseidon 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
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Poseidon 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 #33748A in HSL space. Pair Poseidon 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 Poseidon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Poseidon 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 S480-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Poseidon
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Loch Blue (SW 6502), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poseidon without repainting risk. See the full Loch Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Poseidon
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Avalon Teal (CSP-645), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poseidon without repainting risk. See the full Avalon Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Poseidon
At Valspar, the closest color to Poseidon is Aristocratic (M336) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13.9 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aristocratic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Poseidon
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Adventure (PPG1151-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poseidon without repainting risk. See the full Adventure swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Poseidon
Glidden's nearest match is Adventure (PPG1151-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poseidon without repainting risk. See the full Adventure swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Poseidon
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Poseidon. The nearest is Rain Shower Blue (236-6DB) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Shower Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Poseidon
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Highland Loch (HGSW 2352), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poseidon without repainting risk. See the full Highland Loch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Poseidon
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is English River (DE5789), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poseidon without repainting risk. See the full English River swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Poseidon
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Poseidon. The nearest is Blue Skies (JG-85) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Poseidon
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Poseidon. The nearest is Big Ocean Wave (H056) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Big Ocean Wave swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Poseidon
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Poseidon. The nearest is Tory Blue (H0056) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tory Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Poseidon
C2 Paint's nearest match is Blueberry (BD26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poseidon without repainting risk. See the full Blueberry swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Poseidon
Clare's nearest match is Sublime (PNT100-DP-45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Poseidon without repainting risk. See the full Sublime swatch →