Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Smoky Azurite |
| SKU | SW 9148 |
| Hex | #708D9E |
| RGB | 112, 141, 158 |
| HSL | 202°, 19%, 53% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Smoky Azurite 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Smoky Azurite 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 #708D9E in HSL space. Pair Smoky Azurite 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 Smoky Azurite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Azurite 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 9148 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
At Behr, the closest color to Smoky Azurite is Milestone (760F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Milestone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smoky Azurite is Sea Reflections (1664) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
Valspar's nearest match is Palace Intrigue (P107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.4 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Azurite without repainting risk. See the full Palace Intrigue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Smoky Azurite. The nearest is Baritone (PPG1149-5) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baritone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
At Glidden, the closest color to Smoky Azurite is Stormy Sky Blue (70BG 25/100) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Sky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Americana (238-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Azurite without repainting risk. See the full Americana swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smoky Azurite is Blue Jasmine (HGSW 3343). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Jasmine and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Jasmine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is China Clay (DE5802), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Azurite without repainting risk. See the full China Clay swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smoky Azurite is Yard Blue (NO. G12) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yard Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Smoky Azurite. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
Rodda has no exact twin of Smoky Azurite. The nearest is Whale Migration (R081) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
C2 Paint's nearest match is Eiger (C2-747), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Azurite without repainting risk. See the full Eiger swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smoky Azurite is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Smoky Azurite. The nearest is Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Azurite
Backdrop has no exact twin of Smoky Azurite. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →