Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Providence Blue |
| SKU | 1636 |
| Hex | #66797F |
| RGB | 102, 121, 127 |
| HSL | 194°, 11%, 45% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Providence Blue
With an LRV of 19, Providence Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Providence Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Providence 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 #66797F in HSL space. Pair Providence 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 Providence Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Providence 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 1636 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Providence Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Labradorite (SW 7619), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Blue without repainting risk. See the full Labradorite swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Providence Blue
Behr's nearest match is Iron Mountain (N520-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Blue without repainting risk. See the full Iron Mountain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Providence Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Thunder (8004-37F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Thunder swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Providence Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Providence Blue is Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Night Rendezvous and you'll get the same color. See the full Night Rendezvous swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Providence Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Providence Blue is Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). If Glidden is your counter, order Night Rendezvous and you'll get the same color. See the full Night Rendezvous swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Providence Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Aged Denim (431-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aged Denim swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Providence Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Providence Blue is Aquamarined (HGSW 3313) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquamarined swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Providence Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Blue Monday (DET568), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Monday swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Providence Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Providence Blue is Demo Day (JG-79) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Demo Day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Providence Blue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Barrow Blue (NO. G8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Blue without repainting risk. See the full Barrow Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Providence Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Providence Blue is Paradise City (0486) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paradise City swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Providence Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Providence Blue is Polar Pond (0492) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polar Pond swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Providence Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Providence Blue is Blue Jay (CA202) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Jay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Providence Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Providence Blue is Bluegrass (C2-728) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bluegrass swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Providence Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Providence Blue is Polar Pond (0492) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polar Pond swatch →