Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Semi-Precious |
| SKU | MQ6-06 |
| Hex | #659B97 |
| RGB | 101, 155, 151 |
| HSL | 176°, 21%, 50% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Semi-Precious
Semi-Precious sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Semi-Precious 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
14 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
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Semi-Precious 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 #659B97 in HSL space. Pair Semi-Precious 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 Semi-Precious Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Semi-Precious 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 MQ6-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Semi-Precious
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Semi-Precious. The nearest is Peacock Plume (SW 20) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peacock Plume swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Semi-Precious
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Azure Water (677), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Semi-Precious without repainting risk. See the full Azure Water swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Semi-Precious
Valspar has no exact twin of Semi-Precious. The nearest is Ship Shape (V102-5) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.8 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ship Shape swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Semi-Precious
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Semi-Precious is Wright Echo Blue (FLLW741) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Echo Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Semi-Precious
At Glidden, the closest color to Semi-Precious is Island Turquoise (90GG 29/164) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Semi-Precious
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Semi-Precious. The nearest is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Semi-Precious
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Semi-Precious. The nearest is Cloudburst (HGSW 2323) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Semi-Precious
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Semi-Precious. The nearest is Avalon (DET552) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Avalon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Semi-Precious
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Semi-Precious is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Semi-Precious
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Semi-Precious is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Semi-Precious
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Semi-Precious is Churchill (C2-730) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Semi-Precious
At Clare, the closest color to Semi-Precious is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Semi-Precious
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Semi-Precious. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Semi-Precious
At Kompozit, the closest color to Semi-Precious is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →