Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sonic Blue |
| SKU | T15-11 |
| Hex | #5BA8B9 |
| RGB | 91, 168, 185 |
| HSL | 191°, 40%, 54% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Sonic Blue
Sonic Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Sonic 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
13 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sonic 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 #5BA8B9 in HSL space. Pair Sonic 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 Sonic Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sonic 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 T15-11 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonic Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sonic Blue is Freshwater (SW 6774) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freshwater swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sonic Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sonic Blue is Santa Clara (753) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Santa Clara swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Sonic Blue. The nearest is Smoky Mountain Spring (V067-4) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.1 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Mountain Spring swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sonic Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sonic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sonic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sonic Blue. The nearest is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonic Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sonic Blue is September Skies (HGSW 1333) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full September Skies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sonic Blue. The nearest is Pacific Palisade (DE5787) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pacific Palisade swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sonic Blue
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Sonic Blue is Lobster (NO. CB7). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Lobster and you'll get the same color. See the full Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sonic Blue. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →