Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Stratton Blue |
| SKU | HC-142 |
| Hex | #A8C2C8 |
| RGB | 168, 194, 200 |
| HSL | 191°, 23%, 72% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue
Stratton Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Stratton 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
18 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Stratton 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 #A8C2C8 in HSL space. Pair Stratton 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 Stratton Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stratton 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-142 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stratton Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Stratton Blue is Agua Fría (SW 9053) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agua Fría swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Stratton Blue
Behr's nearest match is Stargazer (N510-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Stratton Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stargazer swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stratton Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Stratton Blue is Robin's Pride (T623). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52.2 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Robin's Pride and you'll get the same color. See the full Robin's Pride swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stratton Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Stratton Blue. The nearest is Chambray (PPG1153-4) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chambray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Stratton Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Stratton Blue. The nearest is Chambray (PPG1153-4) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chambray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stratton Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Stratton Blue is Splishy Splash (335-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Splishy Splash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stratton Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Stratton Blue is Racing the Rain (HGSW 3306) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Racing the Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stratton Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Blue Spruce (DE5772), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Stratton Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Spruce swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Stratton Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Stratton Blue is It Is Well (JG-76) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full It Is Well swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Stratton Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Stratton Blue is Hazy (NO. CC6) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stratton Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Stratton Blue. The nearest is Indulgence (0483) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stratton Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Stratton Blue. The nearest is Indulgence (0483) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgence swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Stratton Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Stratton Blue is Shimmering Wave (R086) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) 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 Stratton Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Stratton Blue is Ersatz (C2-735) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ersatz swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Stratton Blue
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Stratton Blue is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Stratton Blue
Backdrop has no exact twin of Stratton Blue. The nearest is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stratton Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Stratton Blue. The nearest is Indulgence (0483) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgence swatch →