Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Prophetic Sea |
| SKU | MQ6-34 |
| Hex | #3B8B98 |
| RGB | 59, 139, 152 |
| HSL | 188°, 44%, 41% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Prophetic Sea
With an LRV of 22, Prophetic Sea 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.
Prophetic Sea 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
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 Prophetic Sea 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 #3B8B98 in HSL space. Pair Prophetic Sea 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 Prophetic Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Prophetic Sea 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 MQ6-34 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prophetic Sea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Prophetic Sea. The nearest is Stratford Blue (SW 2864) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stratford Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Prophetic Sea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Prophetic Sea is Wilmington Spruce (754) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wilmington Spruce swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Prophetic Sea
Valspar's nearest match is Tropical Oasis (5004-8B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.4 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Prophetic Sea without repainting risk. See the full Tropical Oasis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Prophetic Sea
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Prophetic Sea is Wright Turquoise (FLLW518) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Turquoise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Prophetic Sea
At Glidden, the closest color to Prophetic Sea is Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safe Harbor swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Prophetic Sea
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Prophetic Sea. The nearest is Deep Lagoon (DE5740) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Lagoon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Prophetic Sea
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Prophetic Sea. The nearest is Blue Bliss (0675) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Prophetic Sea
Kompozit has no exact twin of Prophetic Sea. The nearest is Blue Bliss (0675) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →