Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Covington Blue |
| SKU | HC-138 |
| Hex | #93B5AC |
| RGB | 147, 181, 172 |
| HSL | 164°, 19%, 64% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Covington Blue
Covington Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Covington 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
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
Annie Sloan
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Covington 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 #93B5AC in HSL space. Pair Covington 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 Covington Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Covington 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 HC-138 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Covington Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Covington Blue is Spearmint (SW 6465) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spearmint swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Covington Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Covington Blue is Sage Gray (710F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Covington Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Covington Blue is Carnival Glass (8002-35D) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carnival Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Covington Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Covington Blue is Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet Pete swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Covington Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Covington Blue is Kentucky Blue (30GG 43/119). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Glidden is your counter, order Kentucky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Kentucky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Covington Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Lady Liberty (231-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Covington Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Covington Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Covington Blue is Varigated Vinca (HGSW 2295) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Varigated Vinca swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Covington Blue
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Covington Blue is Treetop (DE5710). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Treetop and you'll get the same color. See the full Treetop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Covington Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Covington Blue is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Covington Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Covington Blue. The nearest is Dix Blue (NO. 82) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Covington Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Peg's Promise (0702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Covington Blue without repainting risk. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Covington Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Covington Blue is Longfellow (H0077) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Longfellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Covington Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Araucana (BD25), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Covington Blue without repainting risk. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Covington Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Covington Blue is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →