Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mediterranean Dusk |
| SKU | M313 |
| Hex | #A8BAB3 |
| RGB | 168, 186, 179 |
| HSL | 157°, 12%, 69% |
| LRV | 46.5 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Mediterranean Dusk
Mediterranean Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.5, 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.
Mediterranean Dusk 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
18 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mediterranean Dusk 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 #A8BAB3 in HSL space. Pair Mediterranean Dusk 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 Mediterranean Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mediterranean Dusk 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 M313 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Quietude (SW 6212), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Quietude swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
Behr's nearest match is Zen (PPU11-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Zen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rhine River (689), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Rhine River swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mediterranean Dusk is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
At Glidden, the closest color to Mediterranean Dusk is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rainwash (331-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Rice Terrace swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bidwell Blue (DET551), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mediterranean Dusk is Texas Summer (JG-64) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk is Powder Blue (NO. 23). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Powder Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mediterranean Dusk is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Lucinda (H0042), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
Rodda's nearest match is Verdigris (CA185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
C2 Paint's nearest match is Misty Morn (C2-702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Mediterranean Dusk. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Mediterranean Dusk is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mediterranean Dusk
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mediterranean Dusk is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →