Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sophisticated Teal |
| SKU | HDC-CL-22 |
| Hex | #537076 |
| RGB | 83, 112, 118 |
| HSL | 190°, 17%, 39% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Sophisticated Teal
With an LRV of 15, Sophisticated Teal 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.
Sophisticated Teal works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sophisticated Teal 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 #537076 in HSL space. Pair Sophisticated Teal 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 Sophisticated Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sophisticated Teal 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 HDC-CL-22 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sophisticated Teal. The nearest is Smoky Blue (SW 7604) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bella Blue (720), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sophisticated Teal without repainting risk. See the full Bella Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
Valspar's nearest match is Ol' Blue Eyes (V105-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.7 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sophisticated Teal without repainting risk. See the full Ol' Blue Eyes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sophisticated Teal is Superstition (PPG1035-6) — very close at ΔE 3.33, 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 Superstition swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
At Glidden, the closest color to Sophisticated Teal is Superstition (PPG1035-6) — very close at ΔE 3.33, 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 Superstition swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sophisticated Teal is Shadowed Blue (428-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.92, 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 Shadowed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sophisticated Teal is Riverway (HGSW 3302) — very close at ΔE 2.92, 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 Riverway swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sophisticated Teal is Moody Blues (DET590) — very close at ΔE 2.55, 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 Moody Blues swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sophisticated Teal. The nearest is Blue Skies (JG-85) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bowman Blue (0500), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sophisticated Teal without repainting risk. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sophisticated Teal. The nearest is Cambridge (C2-729) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cambridge swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
At Clare, the closest color to Sophisticated Teal is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sophisticated Teal
Kompozit's nearest match is Bowman Blue (0500), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sophisticated Teal without repainting risk. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →