Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tahoe Blue |
| SKU | PPU13-09 |
| Hex | #94B8C3 |
| RGB | 148, 184, 195 |
| HSL | 194°, 28%, 67% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Tahoe Blue
Tahoe Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Tahoe 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
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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tahoe 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 #94B8C3 in HSL space. Pair Tahoe 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 Tahoe Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tahoe 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 PPU13-09 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tahoe Blue is Respite (SW 6514) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Respite swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tahoe Blue is Aspen Skies (1656). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Aspen Skies and you'll get the same color. See the full Aspen Skies swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Arctic Sunrise (8003-41C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tahoe Blue without repainting risk. See the full Arctic Sunrise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tahoe Blue is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Tahoe Blue. The nearest is Soft Rococo Blue (70BG 44/129) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soft Rococo Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tahoe Blue. The nearest is Valor (337-3DB) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Valor swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tahoe Blue is Soul Seeker (HGSW 2375) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soul Seeker swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tahoe Blue is Yonder (NO. 9810) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yonder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Tahoe Blue is Trisha's Eyes (0666). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Trisha's Eyes and you'll get the same color. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tahoe Blue without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tahoe Blue is Fauquier Spring (BD19) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fauquier Spring swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tahoe Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tahoe Blue without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →