Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Meridian Blue |
| SKU | 761 |
| Hex | #0493A7 |
| RGB | 4, 147, 167 |
| HSL | 187°, 95%, 34% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Meridian Blue
Meridian Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Meridian 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
11 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Meridian 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 #0493A7 in HSL space. Pair Meridian 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 Meridian Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Meridian 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 761 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Meridian Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Meridian Blue. The nearest is Havasu (520B-7) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havasu swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Meridian Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Meridian Blue is Aqua Dance (5002-8B) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Dance swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Meridian Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meridian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Mediterranean Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Meridian Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Hawaiian Teal (16BG 24/357), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meridian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Hawaiian Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Meridian Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Meridian Blue. The nearest is Capri (HGSW 1353) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Capri swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Meridian Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Oasis (DET546), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meridian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Oasis swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Meridian Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Blue Bliss (0675), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meridian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Meridian Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Blue Bliss (0675), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meridian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Meridian Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Blue Bliss (0675), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meridian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →