Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Catalina Blue |
| SKU | 703 |
| Hex | #AABEB4 |
| RGB | 170, 190, 180 |
| HSL | 150°, 13%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Catalina Blue
Catalina Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Catalina Blue 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
16 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Catalina 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 #AABEB4 in HSL space. Pair Catalina 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 Catalina Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Catalina 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 703 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Catalina Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Catalina Blue is Fresh Eucalyptus (SW 9658) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Eucalyptus swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Catalina Blue
Behr's nearest match is Urban Putty (BNC-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Catalina Blue without repainting risk. See the full Urban Putty swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Catalina Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Catalina Blue is Bog Fog (8003-34D) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bog Fog swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Catalina Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Catalina Blue. The nearest is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Catalina Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Catalina Blue. The nearest is Green Smoke (50GY 48/075) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Catalina Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Catalina Blue is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Catalina Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Celadon Pottery (HGSW 2306), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Catalina Blue without repainting risk. See the full Celadon Pottery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Catalina Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rainsong (DET541), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Catalina Blue without repainting risk. See the full Rainsong swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Catalina Blue
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Texas Summer (JG-64), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Catalina Blue without repainting risk. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Catalina Blue
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Catalina Blue is Green Blue (NO. 84). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Green Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Catalina Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Catalina Blue. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Catalina Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Catalina Blue is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Catalina Blue
Rodda's nearest match is Verdigris (CA185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Catalina Blue without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Catalina Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Catalina Blue is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) 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 Catalina Blue
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Catalina Blue is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Catalina Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Catalina Blue is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →