Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tsunami |
| SKU | S450-7 |
| Hex | #185E5E |
| RGB | 24, 94, 94 |
| HSL | 180°, 59%, 23% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Tsunami
At LRV 9, Tsunami is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Tsunami earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tsunami 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 #185E5E in HSL space. Pair Tsunami 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 Tsunami Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tsunami 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 S450-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tsunami
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tsunami is Really Teal (SW 6489) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Really Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tsunami
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tsunami is Oasis Blue (2049-20) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oasis Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tsunami
Valspar's nearest match is Toadstool Teal (8002-37G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tsunami without repainting risk. See the full Toadstool Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tsunami
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tsunami without repainting risk. See the full Emerald Pool swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tsunami
The closest Glidden equivalent of Tsunami is Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). If Glidden is your counter, order Emerald Pool and you'll get the same color. See the full Emerald Pool swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tsunami
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tsunami is Peppermint Green (231-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppermint Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tsunami
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tsunami is Sonoran Teal (HGSW 2321) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sonoran Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tsunami
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Tsunami. The nearest is Dance Teal Dawn (DEFD38) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dance Teal Dawn swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tsunami
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tsunami. The nearest is Blue Period (0690) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Period swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tsunami
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tsunami is Joyful Tears (0683) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tsunami
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tsunami is Joyful Tears (0683) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →