Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Supernova |
| SKU | N510-4 |
| Hex | #98B1B9 |
| RGB | 152, 177, 185 |
| HSL | 195°, 19%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Supernova
Supernova sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Supernova is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 gray 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Supernova 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 #98B1B9 in HSL space. Pair Supernova 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 Supernova Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Supernova 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 N510-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Supernova
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Supernova is Aqua-Sphere (SW 7613) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua-Sphere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Supernova
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Ocean City Blue (718), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Supernova without repainting risk. See the full Ocean City Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Supernova
Valspar's nearest match is Windswept Clouds (8003-39D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Supernova without repainting risk. See the full Windswept Clouds swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Supernova
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Supernova is Wright Sky Blue (FLLW864). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Sky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Sky Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Supernova
The closest Glidden equivalent of Supernova is Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Mountain Stream and you'll get the same color. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Supernova
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Supernova. The nearest is Fogged In (433-3DB) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fogged In swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Supernova
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Supernova is Interesting Aqua (HGSW 3305) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Supernova
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Supernova is Powder Mill (DET566) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Powder Mill swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Supernova
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Supernova. The nearest is Kittiwake (NO. 307) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Supernova
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wonder Land (0498), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Supernova without repainting risk. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Supernova
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Supernova is Bulfinch Blue (H0043) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bulfinch Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Supernova
Rodda has no exact twin of Supernova. The nearest is Sheer Clouds (R087) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Supernova
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Supernova. The nearest is Argyle (C2-751) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Argyle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Supernova
At Backdrop, the closest color to Supernova is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Supernova
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Supernova. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 36 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Supernova
At Kompozit, the closest color to Supernova is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →