Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | West Coast |
| SKU | 1671 |
| Hex | #6B8895 |
| RGB | 107, 136, 149 |
| HSL | 199°, 17%, 50% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore West Coast
With an LRV of 24, West Coast 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.
West Coast 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to West Coast 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 #6B8895 in HSL space. Pair West Coast 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 West Coast Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching West Coast 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 1671 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of West Coast
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to West Coast is Blustery Sky (SW 9140) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blustery Sky swatch →
Behr Equivalent of West Coast
At Behr, the closest color to West Coast is Lyric Blue (HDC-AC-24) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lyric Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of West Coast
At Valspar, the closest color to West Coast is Royal Gray (4006-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.1 vs 24) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Royal Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of West Coast
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to West Coast is Granite Falls (PPG1152-5) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Falls swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of West Coast
At Glidden, the closest color to West Coast is Smoked Turquoise (30BG 23/124) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of West Coast
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to West Coast is High Seas Blue (337-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of West Coast
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to West Coast is Nordic Bleu (HGSW 3323) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nordic Bleu swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of West Coast
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Spirit Mountain (DE5795), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for West Coast without repainting risk. See the full Spirit Mountain swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of West Coast
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of West Coast. The nearest is Yard Blue (NO. G12) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yard Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of West Coast
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of West Coast. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of West Coast
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of West Coast. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of West Coast
At Portola Paints, the closest color to West Coast is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of West Coast
Backdrop has no exact twin of West Coast. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of West Coast
Kompozit has no exact twin of West Coast. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →