Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Saga Blue |
| SKU | S480-4 |
| Hex | #6FBBC4 |
| RGB | 111, 187, 196 |
| HSL | 186°, 42%, 60% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Saga Blue
Saga Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Saga 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Saga 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 #6FBBC4 in HSL space. Pair Saga 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 Saga Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saga 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 S480-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saga Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saga Blue is Nautilus (SW 6780) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nautilus swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saga Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Saga Blue is Madison Avenue (759) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Madison Avenue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saga Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Saga Blue is Cerulean Skies (8002-38D) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cerulean Skies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saga Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Saga Blue is High Dive (PPG1236-5) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Dive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saga Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Timberlake Teal (90GG 45/254), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Saga Blue without repainting risk. See the full Timberlake Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saga Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Saga Blue without repainting risk. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saga Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saga Blue is Above the Waves (HGSW 1344) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Above the Waves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saga Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Castaway (DE5738), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Saga Blue without repainting risk. See the full Castaway swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saga Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Saga Blue is Enchanted Evening (0673) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saga Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Saga Blue is Enchanted Evening (0673) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Saga Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Saga Blue is Pond Shimmer (BD24) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saga Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Saga Blue is Enchanted Evening (0673) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →