Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Blue Tea |
| SKU | M355 |
| Hex | #769097 |
| RGB | 118, 144, 151 |
| HSL | 193°, 14%, 53% |
| LRV | 25.9 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Blue Tea
Blue Tea sits in the mid-range at LRV 25.9, 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.
Blue Tea 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Blue Tea within Valspar'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 #769097 in HSL space. Pair Blue Tea 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.
Valspar Blue Tea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Tea 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 Valspar M355 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Tea is Moody Blue (SW 6221) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Tea
The closest Behr equivalent of Blue Tea is Magnetic Gray (N500-5). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9). If Behr is your counter, order Magnetic Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Magnetic Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Tea is Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Blue Yonder swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Tea
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blue Tea is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Tea is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Tea
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Streamed Blue (335-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Tea without repainting risk. See the full Streamed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Tea
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Tea is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Tea is Weathered Blue (DET560) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Blue Tea is Selvedge (NO. 306) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blue Tea is Nantucket Bay (H047) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Blue Tea is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Rodda, the closest color to Blue Tea is Whale Migration (R081) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blue Tea
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Blue Tea. The nearest is Ravine (C2-731) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ravine swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Blue Tea is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9) 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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Backdrop, the closest color to Blue Tea is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Tea
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blue Tea is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →