Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | South Pacific |
| SKU | MQ5-60 |
| Hex | #678596 |
| RGB | 103, 133, 150 |
| HSL | 202°, 19%, 50% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr South Pacific
With an LRV of 22, South Pacific is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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.
South Pacific 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to South Pacific 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 #678596 in HSL space. Pair South Pacific 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 South Pacific Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching South Pacific 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 MQ5-60 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of South Pacific
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of South Pacific. The nearest is Blustery Sky (SW 9140) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blustery Sky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of South Pacific
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lakeside Cabin (1658), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for South Pacific without repainting risk. See the full Lakeside Cabin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of South Pacific
Valspar's nearest match is Pulitzer Blue (4008-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for South Pacific without repainting risk. See the full Pulitzer Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of South Pacific
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of South Pacific is Granite Falls (PPG1152-5). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Granite Falls and you'll get the same color. See the full Granite Falls swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of South Pacific
The closest Glidden equivalent of South Pacific is Granite Falls (PPG1152-5). 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 21 vs 22). If Glidden is your counter, order Granite Falls and you'll get the same color. See the full Granite Falls swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of South Pacific
Dutch Boy's nearest match is High Seas Blue (337-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for South Pacific without repainting risk. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of South Pacific
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of South Pacific. The nearest is Nordic Bleu (HGSW 3323) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nordic Bleu swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of South Pacific
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Seal Pup (DE5816), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for South Pacific without repainting risk. See the full Seal Pup swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of South Pacific
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of South Pacific. The nearest is Belvedere Blue (NO. 215) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Belvedere Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of South Pacific
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of South Pacific. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of South Pacific
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of South Pacific. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of South Pacific
Portola Paints has no exact twin of South Pacific. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of South Pacific
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of South Pacific. The nearest is Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of South Pacific
Kompozit has no exact twin of South Pacific. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →