Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | A Cappella |
| SKU | C2-717 |
| Hex | #94BFBE |
| RGB | 148, 191, 190 |
| HSL | 179°, 25%, 66% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About C2 Paint A Cappella
A Cappella 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.
A Cappella 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Valspar
Clare
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to A Cappella within C2 Paint'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 #94BFBE in HSL space. Pair A Cappella 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.
C2 Paint A Cappella Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching A Cappella 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 C2 Paint C2-717 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of A Cappella
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of A Cappella is Blithe Blue (SW 9052). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blithe Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Blithe Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of A Cappella
The closest Behr equivalent of A Cappella is Norwester (N470-4). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Norwester and you'll get the same color. See the full Norwester swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of A Cappella
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for A Cappella without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of A Cappella
At Kompozit, the closest color to A Cappella is Stillwater (0687) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of A Cappella
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to A Cappella is Anderson Blue (CW-565) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anderson Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of A Cappella
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to A Cappella is Wright Blue Mist (FLLW892) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Blue Mist swatch →
Clare Equivalent of A Cappella
At Clare, the closest color to A Cappella is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of A Cappella
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to A Cappella is Blue Ground (NO. 210) — very close at ΔE 3.46, 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 Blue Ground swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of A Cappella
Valspar has no exact twin of A Cappella. The nearest is Nursery Wall (P101) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45.4 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nursery Wall swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of A Cappella
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of A Cappella. The nearest is Elf'n Green (332-3DB) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elf'n Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of A Cappella
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of A Cappella — the nearest deck color, Tranquil Teal (DE5703), is clearly different (ΔE 6.06). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-717 instead. See the full Tranquil Teal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of A Cappella
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of A Cappella — the nearest deck color, Texas Summer (JG-64), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-717 instead. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of A Cappella
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of A Cappella — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.26). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-717 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →