Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Saratoga Springs |
| SKU | 1669 |
| Hex | #93B1BC |
| RGB | 147, 177, 188 |
| HSL | 196°, 23%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Saratoga Springs is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 gray 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Saratoga Springs 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 #93B1BC in HSL space. Pair Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saratoga Springs 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 1669 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saratoga Springs is Respite (SW 6514) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) 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 Saratoga Springs
Behr's nearest match is Supernova (N510-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Saratoga Springs without repainting risk. See the full Supernova swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
At Valspar, the closest color to Saratoga Springs is Windswept Clouds (8003-39D) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windswept Clouds swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Sky Blue (FLLW864), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Saratoga Springs without repainting risk. See the full Wright Sky Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
Glidden's nearest match is Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Saratoga Springs without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Master Matt (335-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Saratoga Springs without repainting risk. See the full Master Matt swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saratoga Springs is Soul Seeker (HGSW 2375) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) 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 Saratoga Springs
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Saratoga Springs. The nearest is Powder Mill (DET566) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Powder Mill swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Yonder (NO. 9810), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Saratoga Springs without repainting risk. See the full Yonder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Saratoga Springs is Chicago Skyline (0631) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Saratoga Springs is Bulfinch Blue (H0043) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bulfinch Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
Backdrop has no exact twin of Saratoga Springs. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saratoga Springs
At Kompozit, the closest color to Saratoga Springs is Chicago Skyline (0631) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →