Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Varsity Blues |
| SKU | 756 |
| Hex | #226977 |
| RGB | 34, 105, 119 |
| HSL | 190°, 56%, 30% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues
With an LRV of 14, Varsity Blues 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.
Varsity Blues 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
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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Varsity Blues 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 #226977 in HSL space. Pair Varsity Blues 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 Varsity Blues Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Varsity Blues 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 756 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Varsity Blues
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Varsity Blues is Mosaic Tile (SW 2938) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mosaic Tile swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Varsity Blues
Valspar has no exact twin of Varsity Blues. The nearest is Totally Teal (8001-37G) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Totally Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Varsity Blues
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Varsity Blues is Caribbean Holiday (PPG13-28) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Holiday swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Varsity Blues
At Glidden, the closest color to Varsity Blues is Caribbean Holiday (PPG13-28) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Holiday swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Varsity Blues
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Varsity Blues is Oasis Green (232-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oasis Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Varsity Blues
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Varsity Blues is Teal Fury (DE5762) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Fury swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Varsity Blues
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bold Bolection (H0057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Varsity Blues without repainting risk. See the full Bold Bolection swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Varsity Blues
Rodda has no exact twin of Varsity Blues. The nearest is Fresh Water (R076) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Water swatch →