Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Calmness |
| SKU | 0709 |
| Hex | #68A895 |
| RGB | 104, 168, 149 |
| HSL | 162°, 27%, 53% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Hirshfield's Calmness
Calmness sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Calmness 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
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 Calmness 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 #68A895 in HSL space. Pair Calmness 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 Calmness Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calmness 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 0709 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calmness
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calmness is Rivulet (SW 6760) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rivulet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Calmness
At Behr, the closest color to Calmness is Longmeadow (S430-5) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Longmeadow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calmness
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Medici Malachite (600), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Calmness without repainting risk. See the full Medici Malachite swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calmness
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, King Theo (8002-33E), is clearly different (ΔE 6.67). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full King Theo swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calmness
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Catalina (PPG1142-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.53). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Catalina swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calmness
At Glidden, the closest color to Calmness is Moroccan Mint (50GG 33/253) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moroccan Mint swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calmness
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Stemmed Green (330-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.45). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Stemmed Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calmness
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calmness is Tropical Cay (HGSW 1303) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calmness
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Calmness. The nearest is Dragon Bay (DE5725) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dragon Bay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Calmness
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Well Watered (JG-69), is clearly different (ΔE 12.3). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calmness
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Arsenic (NO. 214), is clearly different (ΔE 5.68). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calmness
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Calmness is Calmness (0709) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calmness swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Calmness
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Dried Hydrangea (R074), is clearly different (ΔE 13.17). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Calmness
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Luna (C2-712), is clearly different (ΔE 8.62). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Luna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Calmness
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58), is clearly different (ΔE 8.49). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full OMGreen swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Calmness
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 18.44). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Calmness
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.05). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Calmness
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 15.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Calmness
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Calmness — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 11.96). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0709 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calmness
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Calmness is Calmness (0709). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Calmness and you'll get the same color. See the full Calmness swatch →