Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Waterscape |
| SKU | 530F-5 |
| Hex | #72ACB0 |
| RGB | 114, 172, 176 |
| HSL | 184°, 28%, 57% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Waterscape
Waterscape sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Waterscape 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
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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Waterscape 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 #72ACB0 in HSL space. Pair Waterscape 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 Waterscape Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Waterscape 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 530F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Waterscape
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Waterscape is Reflecting Pool (SW 6486) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reflecting Pool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Waterscape
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Waterscape is Seaside Resort (725) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seaside Resort swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Waterscape
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Waterscape. The nearest is Catalina (PPG1142-5) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Catalina swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Waterscape
The closest Glidden equivalent of Waterscape is Sea Of Turquoise (90GG 37/212). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Sea Of Turquoise and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea Of Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Waterscape
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Waterscape. The nearest is Discreet Teal (333-4DB) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Discreet Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Waterscape
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Waterscape is Reflecting Pool (HGSW 2324) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reflecting Pool swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Waterscape
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Waterscape. The nearest is Watson Lake (DE5766) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watson Lake swatch →