Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Nursery Wall |
| SKU | P101 |
| Hex | #9BBAB4 |
| RGB | 155, 186, 180 |
| HSL | 168°, 18%, 67% |
| LRV | 45.4 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Nursery Wall
Nursery Wall sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.4, 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.
Nursery Wall 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Nursery Wall 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 #9BBAB4 in HSL space. Pair Nursery Wall 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 Nursery Wall Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nursery Wall 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 P101 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nursery Wall
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nursery Wall is Festoon Aqua (SW 19) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Festoon Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nursery Wall
Behr's nearest match is Opal Silk (PPU12-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nursery Wall without repainting risk. See the full Opal Silk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nursery Wall
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Nursery Wall is Kensington Green (710). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Kensington Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Kensington Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nursery Wall
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Nursery Wall. The nearest is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nursery Wall
Glidden has no exact twin of Nursery Wall. The nearest is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nursery Wall
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nursery Wall is Grayed Aqua (428-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nursery Wall
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nursery Wall is Pistachio Ice Cream (DE5717) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45.4) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pistachio Ice Cream swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nursery Wall
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Nursery Wall is Texas Summer (JG-64) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.4) 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 Nursery Wall
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Nursery Wall. The nearest is Powder Blue (NO. 23) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nursery Wall
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Nursery Wall. The nearest is Stormy Bay (0484) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nursery Wall
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nursery Wall is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nursery Wall
Rodda has no exact twin of Nursery Wall. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nursery Wall
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Nursery Wall. The nearest is A Cappella (C2-717) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nursery Wall
At Clare, the closest color to Nursery Wall is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Nursery Wall
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Nursery Wall is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.4) 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 →