Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Marlboro Blue |
| SKU | HC-153 |
| Hex | #95B9C6 |
| RGB | 149, 185, 198 |
| HSL | 196°, 30%, 68% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Marlboro Blue
Marlboro Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Marlboro 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Marlboro 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 #95B9C6 in HSL space. Pair Marlboro 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 Marlboro Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Marlboro 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-153 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Marlboro Blue is Respite (SW 6514) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Respite swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Marlboro Blue is Tahoe Blue (PPU13-09). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Tahoe Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Tahoe Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Marlboro Blue is Arctic Sunrise (8003-41C). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Arctic Sunrise and you'll get the same color. See the full Arctic Sunrise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Marlboro Blue. The nearest is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Marlboro Blue is Soft Rococo Blue (70BG 44/129) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Rococo Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Marlboro Blue. The nearest is Valor (337-3DB) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Valor swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Marlboro Blue is Soul Seeker (HGSW 2375) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soul Seeker swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Marlboro Blue. The nearest is Country Air (DET581) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Air swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marlboro Blue without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Marlboro Blue is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Marlboro Blue is Shimmering Wave (R086) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Marlboro Blue is Fauquier Spring (BD19) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fauquier Spring swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Marlboro Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Marlboro Blue is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →