Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tin Foil |
| SKU | N500-3 |
| Hex | #A9BEC0 |
| RGB | 169, 190, 192 |
| HSL | 185°, 15%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Tin Foil
Tin Foil sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Tin Foil 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
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 teal 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tin Foil 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 #A9BEC0 in HSL space. Pair Tin Foil 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 Tin Foil Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tin Foil 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 N500-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tin Foil
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tin Foil is Rain (SW 6219). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rain and you'll get the same color. See the full Rain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tin Foil
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wedgewood Gray (HC-146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tin Foil without repainting risk. See the full Wedgewood Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tin Foil
Valspar's nearest match is Sea Star (8003-39C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tin Foil without repainting risk. See the full Sea Star swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tin Foil
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tin Foil is Colonial Aqua (1148-4) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Colonial Aqua swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tin Foil
Glidden's nearest match is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tin Foil without repainting risk. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tin Foil
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tin Foil is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tin Foil
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tin Foil is Racing the Rain (HGSW 3306). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Racing the Rain and you'll get the same color. See the full Racing the Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tin Foil
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Tin Foil. The nearest is Lake Placid (DE6318) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lake Placid swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tin Foil
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tin Foil. The nearest is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tin Foil
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tin Foil. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tin Foil
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tin Foil is Dreaming of the Day (0470) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tin Foil
Rodda has no exact twin of Tin Foil. The nearest is Cirrus (CA188) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cirrus swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tin Foil
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Tin Foil. The nearest is Misty Morn (C2-702) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tin Foil
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Tin Foil is Costa (COSTA). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Costa and you'll get the same color. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tin Foil
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Tin Foil. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tin Foil
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tin Foil is Dreaming of the Day (0470) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →