Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mosaic Blue |
| SKU | V068-3 |
| Hex | #86BAC8 |
| RGB | 134, 186, 200 |
| HSL | 193°, 37%, 65% |
| LRV | 44.6 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Mosaic Blue
Mosaic Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 44.6, 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.
Mosaic 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mosaic 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 #86BAC8 in HSL space. Pair Mosaic 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 Mosaic Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mosaic 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 V068-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mosaic Blue is Ebbtide (SW 6493) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ebbtide swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Mosaic Blue is Tahoe Blue (PPU13-09) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tahoe Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peacock Feathers (724), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mosaic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Peacock Feathers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mosaic Blue is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Mosaic Blue is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mosaic Blue is Rockets (233-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rockets swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mosaic Blue is El Caribe (HGSW 2334) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Caribe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Mosaic Blue. The nearest is Bonnie Blue (DE5807) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mosaic Blue. The nearest is Yonder (NO. 9810) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yonder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mosaic Blue is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mosaic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Mosaic Blue. The nearest is Shimmering Wave (R086) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 44.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mosaic Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mosaic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →