Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Relaxed Blue |
| SKU | BIC-22 |
| Hex | #5B9DA9 |
| RGB | 91, 157, 169 |
| HSL | 189°, 31%, 51% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Relaxed Blue
Relaxed Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Relaxed Blue 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
12 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Relaxed 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 #5B9DA9 in HSL space. Pair Relaxed 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 Relaxed Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Relaxed 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 BIC-22 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Relaxed Blue is Lakeshore (SW 6494) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lakeshore swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Lake (2053-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Relaxed Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Lake swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Relaxed Blue is Blue Chiffon (V068-4) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.3 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Chiffon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Relaxed Blue without repainting risk. See the full Acapulco Cliffs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Relaxed Blue. The nearest is Teal Lake (90GG 30/195) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teal Lake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Relaxed Blue. The nearest is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Relaxed Blue is Beachcomber (HGSW 2333) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beachcomber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Relaxed Blue is Island Hop (DEFD46) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Hop swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Relaxed Blue is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Relaxed Blue is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Relaxed Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Relaxed Blue is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →