Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rocky Creek |
| SKU | PPF-37 |
| Hex | #6F848E |
| RGB | 111, 132, 142 |
| HSL | 199°, 12%, 50% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Rocky Creek
With an LRV of 22, Rocky Creek 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.
Rocky Creek 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rocky Creek 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 #6F848E in HSL space. Pair Rocky Creek 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 Rocky Creek Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rocky Creek 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 PPF-37 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rocky Creek
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blustery Sky (SW 9140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Creek without repainting risk. See the full Blustery Sky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rocky Creek
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Dusk (1644), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Creek without repainting risk. See the full Blue Dusk swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rocky Creek
Dutch Boy's nearest match is High Seas Blue (337-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Creek without repainting risk. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rocky Creek
At Valspar, the closest color to Rocky Creek is Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.19, 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 Pulitzer Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rocky Creek
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rocky Creek is Mica Creek (DE5823) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mica Creek swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rocky Creek
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rocky Creek is Ocean Storms (0506) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rocky Creek
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rocky Creek is Puddle Jumper (PPG1035-5) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puddle Jumper swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rocky Creek
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rocky Creek is Ocean Storms (0506) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rocky Creek
Backdrop has no exact twin of Rocky Creek. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rocky Creek
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rocky Creek. The nearest is De Nimes (NO. 299) at ΔE 4.19 — 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 De Nimes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rocky Creek
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Creek — the nearest deck color, Smoking Jacket (C2-984), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr PPF-37 instead. See the full Smoking Jacket swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rocky Creek
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Creek — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 6.42). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PPF-37 instead. See the full Irony swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rocky Creek
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Creek — the nearest deck color, Tranquility (JG-78), is clearly different (ΔE 8.33). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PPF-37 instead. See the full Tranquility swatch →