Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sonic Blue |
| SKU | T15-11 |
| Hex | #5BA8B9 |
| RGB | 91, 168, 185 |
| HSL | 191°, 40%, 54% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonic Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 6.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-11 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonic Blue — the nearest deck color, Sea of Atlantis (0653), is clearly different (ΔE 7.87). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-11 instead. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonic Blue — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 8.42). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-11 instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonic Blue — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 9.38). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-11 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sonic Blue
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonic Blue — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 10.11). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-11 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sonic Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonic Blue — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 13.3). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T15-11 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →