Color spec
| Brand | Magnolia Home |
| Name | Morning Calm |
| SKU | JG-77 |
| Hex | #8FB4B2 |
| RGB | 143, 180, 178 |
| HSL | 177°, 20%, 63% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Magnolia Home Morning Calm
Morning Calm sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Morning Calm 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
17 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Magnolia Home colors
closest in the Magnolia Home deckThe nearest shades to Morning Calm within Magnolia Home'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 #8FB4B2 in HSL space. Pair Morning Calm 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.
Magnolia Home Morning Calm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Morning Calm 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 Magnolia Home JG-77 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Morning Calm
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Morning Calm. The nearest is Vintage Vessel (SW 9050) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Vessel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Morning Calm
Behr has no exact twin of Morning Calm. The nearest is Ocean Liner (T14-1) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Liner swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Morning Calm
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Morning Calm is Covington Blue (HC-138) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covington Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Morning Calm
At Valspar, the closest color to Morning Calm is Carnival Glass (8002-35D) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carnival Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Morning Calm
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Morning Calm is Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet Pete swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Morning Calm
At Glidden, the closest color to Morning Calm is Gentle Turquoise (90GG 41/143) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Morning Calm
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Morning Calm. The nearest is Lady Liberty (231-4DB) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Morning Calm
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Morning Calm. The nearest is Salt Marshes (HGSW 2305) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salt Marshes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Morning Calm
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Heritage Blue (DET550), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Morning Calm without repainting risk. See the full Heritage Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Morning Calm
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Morning Calm is Dix Blue (NO. 82) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Morning Calm
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Morning Calm. The nearest is Bulfinch Blue (H0043) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bulfinch Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Morning Calm
C2 Paint's nearest match is Araucana (BD25), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Morning Calm without repainting risk. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Morning Calm
The closest Clare equivalent of Morning Calm is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Clare is your counter, order Vacay and you'll get the same color. See the full Vacay swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Morning Calm
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Morning Calm. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 36 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Morning Calm
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Morning Calm — the nearest deck color, Stormy Bay (0484), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Magnolia Home JG-77 instead. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →