Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Atmosphere |
| SKU | 0689 |
| Hex | #3A8483 |
| RGB | 58, 132, 131 |
| HSL | 179°, 39%, 37% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Hirshfield's Atmosphere
With an LRV of 21, Atmosphere 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.
Atmosphere 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 at every US brand
20 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Atmosphere within Hirshfield's'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 #3A8483 in HSL space. Pair Atmosphere 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.
Hirshfield's Atmosphere Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Atmosphere 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 Hirshfield's 0689 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmosphere
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmosphere is Lagoon (SW 6480) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lagoon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Atmosphere
Behr doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Heron (530F-6), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Behr retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Heron swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Atmosphere
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Tropical Teal (734) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Atmosphere
Valspar has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Ocean Reef (V067-5) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17.5 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Reef swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Atmosphere
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Carlisle (PPG1141-6) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carlisle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Atmosphere
Glidden has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Carlisle (PPG1141-6) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carlisle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Atmosphere
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Atmosphere is Viridian (231-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Viridian swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmosphere
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmosphere is Bayside Blue (HGSW 2313) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayside Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Atmosphere
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Atmosphere is Deep Lagoon (DE5740) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Lagoon swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Atmosphere
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Tranquility (JG-78), is clearly different (ΔE 9.01). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Tranquility swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Atmosphere
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Atmosphere. The nearest is Vardo (NO. 288) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Atmosphere
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Atmosphere is Atmosphere (0689) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Atmosphere swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Atmosphere
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Shady Pier (R075), is clearly different (ΔE 9.72). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Shady Pier swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Atmosphere
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Halifax (C2-711), is clearly different (ΔE 8.95). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Halifax swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Atmosphere
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Sublime (PNT100-DP-45), is clearly different (ΔE 11.46). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Sublime swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Atmosphere
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 14.68). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Atmosphere
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Florence (FLORENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.12). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Florence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Atmosphere
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 16.88). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Atmosphere
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Atmosphere — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 19.44). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0689 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Atmosphere
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Atmosphere is Atmosphere (0689). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). If Kompozit is your counter, order Atmosphere and you'll get the same color. See the full Atmosphere swatch →