Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tucson Teal |
| SKU | 500B-7 |
| Hex | #23A78B |
| RGB | 35, 167, 139 |
| HSL | 167°, 65%, 40% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Tucson Teal
Tucson Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Tucson Teal is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
9 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tucson Teal 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 #23A78B in HSL space. Pair Tucson Teal 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 Tucson Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tucson Teal 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 500B-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tucson Teal
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tucson Teal. The nearest is Turquish (SW 6939) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Turquish swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tucson Teal
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tucson Teal is Albuquerque Teal (607). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Albuquerque Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Albuquerque Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tucson Teal
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Congo Green (PPG1229-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tucson Teal without repainting risk. See the full Congo Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tucson Teal
At Glidden, the closest color to Tucson Teal is Congo Green (PPG1229-6) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Congo Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tucson Teal
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tucson Teal. The nearest is Mermaid Tail (131-6DB) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mermaid Tail swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tucson Teal
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tucson Teal. The nearest is Tropical Cay (HGSW 1303) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tucson Teal
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tucson Teal is Hi Tech Turquoise (DEFD41) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hi Tech Turquoise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tucson Teal
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tucson Teal. The nearest is Meringue (0696) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meringue swatch →