Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hemlock |
| SKU | 719 |
| Hex | #75959A |
| RGB | 117, 149, 154 |
| HSL | 188°, 15%, 53% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Hemlock
Hemlock sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Hemlock 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
Rodda
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hemlock 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 #75959A in HSL space. Pair Hemlock 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 Hemlock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hemlock 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 719 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hemlock
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Peacock Plume (SW 20) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peacock Plume swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hemlock
Behr has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Silent Tide (PMD-55) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silent Tide swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hemlock
The closest Valspar equivalent of Hemlock is Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Valspar is your counter, order Laid-Back Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Laid-Back Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hemlock
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hemlock without repainting risk. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hemlock
At Glidden, the closest color to Hemlock is Old Nantucket Teal (30BG 27/119) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Nantucket Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hemlock
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hemlock is Mapped Blue (429-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mapped Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hemlock
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hemlock is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hemlock
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hemlock is Skipping Stones (DET567) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skipping Stones swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hemlock
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hemlock
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hemlock is Berrington Blue (NO. 14) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berrington Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hemlock
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Nantucket Bay (H047) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hemlock
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hemlock is Miracle Bay (0471) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hemlock
Rodda has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Whale Migration (R081) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hemlock
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Hemlock. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hemlock
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hemlock is Miracle Bay (0471) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →