Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Moody Blue |
| SKU | SW 6221 |
| Hex | #7A9192 |
| RGB | 122, 145, 146 |
| HSL | 183°, 10%, 53% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Moody Blue
Moody Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Moody 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
14 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.
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
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Moody Blue within Sherwin-Williams'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 #7A9192 in HSL space. Pair Moody 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.
Sherwin-Williams Moody Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Moody 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6221 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Moody Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Moody Blue is Raindance (QE-53) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raindance swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moody Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Moody Blue is Hemlock (719) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemlock swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Moody Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Tidepool Wonder (M333), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.5 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Blue without repainting risk. See the full Tidepool Wonder swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Moody Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Moody Blue is Scarborough (PPG1145-5) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scarborough swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Moody Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Moody Blue is Greyed Teal Green (90GG 26/070) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greyed Teal Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Moody Blue
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Moody Blue is Mapped Blue (429-5DB). 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 27 vs 27). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mapped Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mapped Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moody Blue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Moody Blue is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303). 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 27 vs 27). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tree Swallow and you'll get the same color. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Moody Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weathered Blue (DET560), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Blue without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Moody Blue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Berrington Blue (NO. 14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Blue without repainting risk. See the full Berrington Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Moody Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Nantucket Bay (H047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Blue without repainting risk. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Moody Blue
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Moody Blue is Miracle Bay (0471). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Miracle Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Moody Blue
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Moody Blue is Miracle Bay (0471). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Miracle Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →