Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Soapstone |
| SKU | MQ4-14 |
| Hex | #0F795E |
| RGB | 15, 121, 94 |
| HSL | 165°, 78%, 27% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Soapstone
With an LRV of 15, Soapstone 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.
Soapstone works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
9 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Soapstone 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 #0F795E in HSL space. Pair Soapstone 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 Soapstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Soapstone 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 MQ4-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Soapstone
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Soapstone is Very Green (2040-30). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Very Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Very Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Soapstone
Valspar's nearest match is Shadows of Time (8001-34G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Soapstone without repainting risk. See the full Shadows of Time swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Soapstone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Soapstone is Ivy League (PPG1228-7) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivy League swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Soapstone
Glidden's nearest match is Ivy League (PPG1228-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Soapstone without repainting risk. See the full Ivy League swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Soapstone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Soapstone is Willow Lane (230-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Willow Lane swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Soapstone
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Soapstone is Emerald Pool (DE5699). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Emerald Pool and you'll get the same color. See the full Emerald Pool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Soapstone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Soapstone is Aquadazzle (0718) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquadazzle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Soapstone
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Soapstone. The nearest is Grassy Meadow (H0087) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grassy Meadow swatch →