Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Polar Pond |
| SKU | 0492 |
| Hex | #6B7B7B |
| RGB | 107, 123, 123 |
| HSL | 180°, 7%, 45% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Hirshfield's Polar Pond
With an LRV of 20, Polar Pond 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.
Polar Pond 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 Polar Pond 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 #6B7B7B in HSL space. Pair Polar Pond 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 Polar Pond Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Polar Pond 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 0492 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polar Pond
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Polar Pond. The nearest is Foggy Day (SW 6235) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Foggy Day swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Polar Pond
At Behr, the closest color to Polar Pond is Amazon Stone (790F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amazon Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Polar Pond
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Steep Cliff Gray (2122-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Polar Pond without repainting risk. See the full Steep Cliff Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Polar Pond
At Valspar, the closest color to Polar Pond is Gray Flannel Suit (T695) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18.3 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Flannel Suit swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Polar Pond
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Phantom (PPG1036-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Polar Pond without repainting risk. See the full Phantom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Polar Pond
At Glidden, the closest color to Polar Pond is Phantom (PPG1036-6) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phantom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Polar Pond
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Polar Pond. The nearest is In The Brush (427-6DB) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In The Brush swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polar Pond
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Polar Pond. The nearest is Aquamarined (HGSW 3313) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquamarined swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Polar Pond
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Polar Pond is Gray Monument (DET602) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Monument swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Polar Pond
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Polar Pond. The nearest is Luxe (JG-10) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luxe swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Polar Pond
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Polar Pond is De Nimes (NO. 299) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Polar Pond
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Paradise City (0486), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Polar Pond without repainting risk. See the full Paradise City swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Polar Pond
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Polar Pond — the nearest deck color, Gloomy Weather (R016), is clearly different (ΔE 5.89). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0492 instead. See the full Gloomy Weather swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Polar Pond
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Polar Pond. The nearest is Topiary (C2-696) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Topiary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Polar Pond
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Polar Pond — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 6.06). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0492 instead. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Polar Pond
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Polar Pond — the nearest deck color, Carmine (CARMINE), is clearly different (ΔE 23.52). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0492 instead. See the full Carmine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Polar Pond
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Polar Pond — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 16.31). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0492 instead. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Polar Pond
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Polar Pond — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.49). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0492 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Polar Pond
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Polar Pond — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 14.77). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0492 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Polar Pond
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Polar Pond is Polar Pond (0492). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). If Kompozit is your counter, order Polar Pond and you'll get the same color. See the full Polar Pond swatch →