Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Teal Mosaic |
| SKU | PMD-45 |
| Hex | #406976 |
| RGB | 64, 105, 118 |
| HSL | 194°, 30%, 36% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Teal Mosaic
With an LRV of 13, Teal Mosaic 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.
Teal Mosaic 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 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.
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Clare
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Teal Mosaic 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 #406976 in HSL space. Pair Teal Mosaic 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 Teal Mosaic Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Teal Mosaic 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 PMD-45 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
C2 Paint's nearest match is Scallywag (C2-727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Teal Mosaic without repainting risk. See the full Scallywag swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coat of Arms (763), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Teal Mosaic without repainting risk. See the full Coat of Arms swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
At Clare, the closest color to Teal Mosaic is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Teal Mosaic is Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azalea Leaf swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
At Valspar, the closest color to Teal Mosaic is Low Tide (8003-39F) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Low Tide swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Teal Mosaic is Before the Storm (DE5796) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Before the Storm swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Teal Mosaic. The nearest is Bunglehouse Blue (SW 48) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bunglehouse Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Teal Mosaic. The nearest is Grayed Navy (431-5DB) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grayed Navy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Teal Mosaic — the nearest deck color, Superior (JG-163), is clearly different (ΔE 5.53). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-45 instead. See the full Superior swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Teal Mosaic — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 7.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-45 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Teal Mosaic — the nearest deck color, Inchyra Blue (NO. 289), is clearly different (ΔE 7.72). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-45 instead. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Teal Mosaic — the nearest deck color, Micropolis (0472), is clearly different (ΔE 8.12). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-45 instead. See the full Micropolis swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Teal Mosaic
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Teal Mosaic — the nearest deck color, Happy Tune (0648), is clearly different (ΔE 9.76). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-45 instead. See the full Happy Tune swatch →