Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Tranquil Blue |
| SKU | 2051-50 |
| Hex | #94C2C5 |
| RGB | 148, 194, 197 |
| HSL | 184°, 30%, 68% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Tranquil Blue
Tranquil Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Tranquil 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Tranquil 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 #94C2C5 in HSL space. Pair Tranquil 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 Tranquil Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tranquil 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 2051-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tranquil Blue. The nearest is Rest Assured (SW 9061) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rest Assured swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
Behr's nearest match is Aquifer (MQ6-8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aquifer swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Tranquil Blue. The nearest is High Noon (5001-5B) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50.2 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Noon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Blue Mist (FLLW892), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Blue without repainting risk. See the full Wright Blue Mist swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Tranquil Blue is Trattoria Teal (90GG 48/132) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trattoria Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tranquil Blue. The nearest is Splishy Splash (335-3DB) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Splishy Splash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tranquil Blue. The nearest is Seafarer (HGSW 2355) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seafarer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tranquil Blue is Blue Ground (NO. 210) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Ground swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is A Cappella (C2-717), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Blue without repainting risk. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tranquil Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →