Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Venus Teal |
| SKU | PPU13-08 |
| Hex | #85A4A3 |
| RGB | 133, 164, 163 |
| HSL | 178°, 15%, 58% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Venus Teal
Venus Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Venus Teal 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
17 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
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Venus 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 #85A4A3 in HSL space. Pair Venus 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 Venus Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Venus 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 PPU13-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Venus Teal
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Calico (SW 17) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calico swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Venus Teal
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Venus Teal is Boca Raton Blue (711). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Boca Raton Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Boca Raton Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Venus Teal
At Valspar, the closest color to Venus Teal is In the Deep End (T614) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.3 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Deep End swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Venus Teal
Glidden has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Symphony Of Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Venus Teal
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Weathered Teal (332-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Venus Teal without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Venus Teal
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Venus Teal
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Sardine (NO. CB8) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sardine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Venus Teal
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Venus Teal is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Venus Teal
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Kathleen's Garden (0464) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Venus Teal
Rodda has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Dried Hydrangea (R074) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Venus Teal
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Cousteau (C2-713) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cousteau swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Venus Teal
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Venus Teal
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Venus Teal is Blue Harbor (371675) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Venus Teal
Kompozit has no exact twin of Venus Teal. The nearest is Kathleen's Garden (0464) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →