Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Virginia Morn |
| SKU | BD23 |
| Hex | #71B2C4 |
| RGB | 113, 178, 196 |
| HSL | 193°, 41%, 61% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About C2 Paint Virginia Morn
Virginia Morn sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Virginia Morn 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
12 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Virginia Morn 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 #71B2C4 in HSL space. Pair Virginia Morn 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 Virginia Morn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Virginia Morn 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 BD23 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Virginia Morn
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Virginia Morn is Nautilus (SW 6780) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nautilus swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Virginia Morn
Behr's nearest match is Cool Dusk (550F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Virginia Morn without repainting risk. See the full Cool Dusk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Virginia Morn
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Virginia Morn is Bayville Blue (747) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayville Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Virginia Morn
At Valspar, the closest color to Virginia Morn is Sea Serenade (5002-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.1 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Serenade swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Virginia Morn
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Virginia Morn. The nearest is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Virginia Morn
Glidden's nearest match is Sailing Sea Blue (30BG 38/199), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Virginia Morn without repainting risk. See the full Sailing Sea Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Virginia Morn
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Virginia Morn is Big Sky Country (136-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Sky Country swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Virginia Morn
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Virginia Morn is Above the Waves (HGSW 1344) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Above the Waves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Virginia Morn
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Virginia Morn is Watson Lake (DE5766) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watson Lake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Virginia Morn
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Virginia Morn. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →