Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Bella Blue |
| SKU | 720 |
| Hex | #54747C |
| RGB | 84, 116, 124 |
| HSL | 192°, 19%, 41% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Bella Blue
With an LRV of 16, Bella Blue 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.
Bella Blue 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
15 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Bella Blue 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 #54747C in HSL space. Pair Bella Blue 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 Bella Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bella Blue 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 720 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bella Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bella Blue. The nearest is Riverway (SW 6222) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Riverway swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bella Blue
Behr's nearest match is Blue Sage (HDC-FL15-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bella Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Sage swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bella Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Bella Blue is Ol' Blue Eyes (V105-5) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.7 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ol' Blue Eyes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bella Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Bella Blue. The nearest is Vining Ivy (PPG1148-6) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vining Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bella Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Bella Blue is Totally Teal (30BG 16/133). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Glidden is your counter, order Totally Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Totally Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bella Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bella Blue. The nearest is Shadowed Blue (428-6DB) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shadowed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bella Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bella Blue. The nearest is Riverway (HGSW 3302) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Riverway swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bella Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Bella Blue. The nearest is Storms Ahead (DESS33) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Storms Ahead swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bella Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bella Blue is Blue Skies (JG-85) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bella Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Bella Blue is Sloe Blue (NO. 87) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) 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 Bella Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Bella Blue. The nearest is Hidden Harbor (H051) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hidden Harbor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bella Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bella Blue is Bowman Blue (0500) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bella Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Bella Blue. The nearest is Cambridge (C2-729) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cambridge swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bella Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Bella Blue. The nearest is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bella Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bella Blue is Bowman Blue (0500) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →