Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Spearmint |
| SKU | SW 6465 |
| Hex | #94B5A6 |
| RGB | 148, 181, 166 |
| HSL | 153°, 18%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Spearmint
Spearmint 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 green 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.
Spearmint 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Spearmint 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 #94B5A6 in HSL space. Pair Spearmint 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 Spearmint Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spearmint 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 6465 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Spearmint
Behr's nearest match is Sage Gray (710F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Spearmint without repainting risk. See the full Sage Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Spearmint
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Spearmint is Covington Blue (HC-138) — very close at ΔE 2.44, 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 Spearmint
At Valspar, the closest color to Spearmint is Spearmint Haze (5006-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.8 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spearmint Haze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spearmint
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Spearmint is Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Spearmint
At Glidden, the closest color to Spearmint is Kentucky Blue (30GG 43/119) — very close at ΔE 2.56, 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 Kentucky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spearmint
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Spearmint is Lady Liberty (231-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spearmint
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Spearmint is Varigated Vinca (HGSW 2295). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Varigated Vinca and you'll get the same color. See the full Varigated Vinca swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spearmint
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Spearmint is Treetop (DE5710) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treetop swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spearmint
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Spearmint is Peg's Promise (0702) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spearmint
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Longfellow (H0077), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Spearmint without repainting risk. See the full Longfellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Spearmint
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Spearmint. The nearest is Araucana (BD25) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Araucana swatch →