Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Blue Spa |
| SKU | 2052-40 |
| Hex | #499EA1 |
| RGB | 73, 158, 161 |
| HSL | 182°, 38%, 46% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Blue Spa
Blue Spa sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Blue Spa 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Blue Spa 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 #499EA1 in HSL space. Pair Blue Spa 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 Blue Spa Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Spa 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 2052-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Blue Spa
At Behr, the closest color to Blue Spa is Bali Bliss (PPU13-05) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bali Bliss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Spa
At Valspar, the closest color to Blue Spa is Gone Fishing (5004-8A) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gone Fishing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Spa
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blue Spa is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Spa
At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Spa is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Spa
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blue Spa. The nearest is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Spa
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Spa is Caribbean Cruise (DE5760) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Cruise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Spa
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blue Spa is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Spa
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Blue Spa is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blue Spa
At Clare, the closest color to Blue Spa is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Spa
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blue Spa is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →