Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Yard Blue |
| SKU | No. G12 |
| Hex | #658FA3 |
| RGB | 101, 143, 163 |
| HSL | 199°, 25%, 52% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Farrow & Ball Yard Blue
Yard Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Yard Blue 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
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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Yard Blue within Farrow & Ball'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 #658FA3 in HSL space. Pair Yard Blue 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.
Farrow & Ball Yard Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Yard Blue 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 Farrow & Ball No. G12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yard Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Leisure Blue (SW 6515), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yard Blue without repainting risk. See the full Leisure Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Yard Blue
Behr's nearest match is French Court (PPU14-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yard Blue without repainting risk. See the full French Court swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Yard Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Yard Blue is Sea Reflections (1664) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Yard Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Palace Intrigue (P107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.4 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yard Blue without repainting risk. See the full Palace Intrigue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Yard Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Yard Blue. The nearest is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Yard Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Yard Blue. The nearest is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Yard Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Yard Blue. The nearest is Americana (238-5DB) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Americana swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yard Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Patchwork (HGSW 2373), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yard Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Patchwork swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Yard Blue
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Yard Blue is Salt Box Blue (DET562). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Salt Box Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Salt Box Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Yard Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Yard Blue is Eiger (C2-747) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eiger swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Yard Blue
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Yard Blue. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →