Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Laid-Back Blue |
| SKU | 8003-39E |
| Hex | #78969A |
| RGB | 120, 150, 154 |
| HSL | 187°, 14%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Laid-Back Blue
Laid-Back Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Laid-Back 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Laid-Back Blue 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 #78969A in HSL space. Pair Laid-Back 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.
Valspar Laid-Back Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Laid-Back 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 Valspar 8003-39E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Laid-Back Blue. The nearest is Peacock Plume (SW 20) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peacock Plume swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Laid-Back Blue. The nearest is Silent Tide (PMD-55) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silent Tide swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Laid-Back Blue is Hemlock (719). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hemlock and you'll get the same color. See the full Hemlock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Laid-Back Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Laid-Back Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Laid-Back Blue is Marine Park (HGSW 3314) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Laid-Back Blue is Skipping Stones (DET567) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skipping Stones swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Laid-Back Blue. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Berrington Blue (NO. 14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Laid-Back Blue without repainting risk. See the full Berrington Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Laid-Back Blue is Miracle Bay (0471) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Ocean Melody (0499), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Laid-Back Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Laid-Back Blue. The nearest is Whale Migration (R081) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Laid-Back Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Ocean Melody (0499), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Laid-Back Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →