Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Nichols Beach |
| SKU | H048 |
| Hex | #84979A |
| RGB | 132, 151, 154 |
| HSL | 188°, 10%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Diamond Vogel Nichols Beach
Nichols Beach sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Nichols Beach 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
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Behr
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Backdrop
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Nichols Beach within Diamond Vogel'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 #84979A in HSL space. Pair Nichols Beach 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.
Diamond Vogel Nichols Beach Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nichols Beach 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 Diamond Vogel H048 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nichols Beach
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nichols Beach is Morning at Sea (SW 9634). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Morning at Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Morning at Sea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nichols Beach
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cold and Rainy (DESS36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nichols Beach without repainting risk. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nichols Beach
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Water's Edge (1635), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nichols Beach without repainting risk. See the full Water's Edge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nichols Beach
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Nichols Beach is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nichols Beach
At Behr, the closest color to Nichols Beach is Atmospheric (PPU12-15) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Atmospheric swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nichols Beach
At Valspar, the closest color to Nichols Beach is Café Blue (5001-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.1 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Café Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nichols Beach
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nichols Beach is Grayed Foundry (426-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Foundry swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nichols Beach
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nichols Beach is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nichols Beach
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Nichols Beach is Sir Drake (JG-02) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nichols Beach
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Nichols Beach. The nearest is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Nichols Beach
Backdrop has no exact twin of Nichols Beach. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nichols Beach
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Nichols Beach — the nearest deck color, Luna (C2-712), is clearly different (ΔE 6.7). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H048 instead. See the full Luna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nichols Beach
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Nichols Beach — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 8.22). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H048 instead. See the full Shade swatch →