Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Smoke Blue |
| SKU | PPU14-10 |
| Hex | #7A8E97 |
| RGB | 122, 142, 151 |
| HSL | 199°, 12%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Smoke Blue
Smoke Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Smoke 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
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Smoke 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 #7A8E97 in HSL space. Pair Smoke 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 Smoke Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoke 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 PPU14-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoke Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoke Blue is Bracing Blue (SW 6242) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bracing Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoke Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Smoke Blue is Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wild Blue Yonder and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Blue Yonder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoke Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Smoke Blue is Cottage Door (8004-38E). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Cottage Door and you'll get the same color. See the full Cottage Door swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoke Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoke Blue is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Chalky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoke Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Smoke Blue is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Chalky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoke Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoke Blue is Streamed Blue (335-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Streamed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoke Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoke Blue is Bracing Blue (HGSW 3353) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bracing Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoke Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Smoke Blue is Weathered Blue (DET560) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoke Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Smoke Blue. The nearest is Deep Rock (JG-95) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoke Blue
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Smoke Blue is Selvedge (NO. 306). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Selvedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoke Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Smoke Blue. The nearest is Nantucket Bay (H047) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoke Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smoke Blue is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoke Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Ravine (C2-731), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ravine swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoke Blue
Portola Paints's nearest match is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoke Blue
The closest Backdrop equivalent of Smoke Blue is Polly Wants (BD-PW). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Backdrop is your counter, order Polly Wants and you'll get the same color. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoke Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smoke Blue is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →