Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | North Beach Blue |
| SKU | 0485 |
| Hex | #849C9D |
| RGB | 132, 156, 157 |
| HSL | 182°, 11%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Kompozit North Beach Blue
North Beach Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
North Beach 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to North Beach Blue within Kompozit'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 #849C9D in HSL space. Pair North Beach 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.
Kompozit North Beach Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching North Beach 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 Kompozit 0485 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At Behr, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Agave (PPU12-04) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agave swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Province Blue (2135-40) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Province Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of North Beach Blue
Valspar's nearest match is In the Deep End (T614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for North Beach Blue without repainting risk. See the full In the Deep End swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Blue Grass Field (70GG 32/067) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Grass Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of North Beach Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of North Beach Blue. The nearest is Neptune's Rings (431-3DB) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Neptune's Rings swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of North Beach Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for North Beach Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Cold and Rainy (DESS36) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Well Watered (JG-69) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of North Beach Blue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for North Beach Blue without repainting risk. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of North Beach Blue
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of North Beach Blue is North Beach Blue (0485). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order North Beach Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of North Beach Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of North Beach Blue. The nearest is Rainfall (CA196) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of North Beach Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to North Beach Blue is Cousteau (C2-713) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cousteau swatch →