Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tealish |
| SKU | S440-6 |
| Hex | #3D7B71 |
| RGB | 61, 123, 113 |
| HSL | 170°, 34%, 36% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Tealish
With an LRV of 16, Tealish 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.
Tealish 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
6 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tealish 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 #3D7B71 in HSL space. Pair Tealish 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 Tealish Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tealish 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 S440-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tealish
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tealish is Highlands Green (650) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlands Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tealish
Valspar's nearest match is Aussie Surf (V064-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.5 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tealish without repainting risk. See the full Aussie Surf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tealish
Glidden has no exact twin of Tealish. The nearest is Seawall (70GG 17/269) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seawall swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tealish
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tealish. The nearest is Hidden Garden (330-5DB) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hidden Garden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tealish
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tealish is Pine Needle (DE5706) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Needle swatch →