Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Zen |
| SKU | PPU11-14 |
| Hex | #AABAB0 |
| RGB | 170, 186, 176 |
| HSL | 143°, 10%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Zen
Zen sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Zen 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
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 green 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Zen 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 #AABAB0 in HSL space. Pair Zen 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 Zen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zen 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 PPU11-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zen
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Zen is Quietude (SW 6212). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Quietude and you'll get the same color. See the full Quietude swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zen
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Zen is Misted Green (2138-50) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misted Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Zen
The closest Valspar equivalent of Zen is April Thicket (5003-3C). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.7 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order April Thicket and you'll get the same color. See the full April Thicket swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zen
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Zen. The nearest is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Zen
Glidden has no exact twin of Zen. The nearest is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zen
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Zen. The nearest is Trout Gray (426-4DB) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zen
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Zen is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rice Terrace and you'll get the same color. See the full Rice Terrace swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zen
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Zen is Bidwell Blue (DET551) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Zen
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Freshly Cut Stems swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Zen
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Powder Blue (NO. 23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zen
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gaelic Garden (0463), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Zen
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Zen is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Zen
The closest Rodda equivalent of Zen is Verdigris (CA185). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Rodda is your counter, order Verdigris and you'll get the same color. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Zen
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Zen is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Zen
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Zen. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Zen
At Kompozit, the closest color to Zen is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →