Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Azurite |
| SKU | CW-670 |
| Hex | #517C8E |
| RGB | 81, 124, 142 |
| HSL | 198°, 27%, 44% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Azurite
With an LRV of 21, Azurite is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Azurite works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Azurite within Benjamin Moore'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 #517C8E in HSL space. Pair Azurite 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.
Benjamin Moore Azurite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Azurite 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 Benjamin Moore CW-670 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Azurite
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Azurite is St. Bart's (SW 7614) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full St. Bart's swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Azurite
Behr's nearest match is Cotton Denim (HDC-FL14-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Azurite without repainting risk. See the full Cotton Denim swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Azurite
At Valspar, the closest color to Azurite is Night Masque (V104-5) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17.7 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Night Masque swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Azurite
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Azurite is Prussian Blue (PPG1154-6) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prussian Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Azurite
At Glidden, the closest color to Azurite is Persian Turquoise (70BG 20/196) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Azurite
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Azurite. The nearest is River Cruise (334-5DB) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full River Cruise swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Azurite
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Azurite. The nearest is Aquamarined (HGSW 3313) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquamarined swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Azurite
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Azurite is San Miguel Blue (DET569) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full San Miguel Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Azurite
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Azurite. The nearest is Blue Skies (JG-85) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 15 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Azurite
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Azurite is Sloe Blue (NO. 87) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sloe Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Azurite
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Azurite. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Azurite
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rocky Hill (H0050), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Azurite without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Hill swatch →