Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | September Sea |
| SKU | M322 |
| Hex | #57726E |
| RGB | 87, 114, 110 |
| HSL | 171°, 13%, 39% |
| LRV | 15.1 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar September Sea
With an LRV of 15.1, September Sea is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
September Sea works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to September Sea 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 #57726E in HSL space. Pair September Sea 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 September Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching September Sea 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 M322 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of September Sea
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to September Sea is Rocky River (SW 6215) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky River swatch →
Behr Equivalent of September Sea
Behr's nearest match is Noble Fir (HDC-WR16-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for September Sea without repainting risk. See the full Noble Fir swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of September Sea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to September Sea is Jack Pine (692) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack Pine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of September Sea
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Evening Emerald (PPG1144-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for September Sea without repainting risk. See the full Evening Emerald swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of September Sea
The closest Glidden equivalent of September Sea is Evening Emerald (PPG1144-6). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.1). If Glidden is your counter, order Evening Emerald and you'll get the same color. See the full Evening Emerald swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of September Sea
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of September Sea. The nearest is Shadowed Blue (428-6DB) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shadowed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of September Sea
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to September Sea is Green Pasture (HGSW 3292) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Pasture swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of September Sea
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stone Bridge (DE5747), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for September Sea without repainting risk. See the full Stone Bridge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of September Sea
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of September Sea. The nearest is Duke Gray (JG-03) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duke Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of September Sea
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Micropolis (0472), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for September Sea without repainting risk. See the full Micropolis swatch →
Clare Equivalent of September Sea
Clare has no exact twin of September Sea. The nearest is Current Mood (PNT100-DP-51) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Current Mood swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of September Sea
Kompozit's nearest match is Micropolis (0472), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for September Sea without repainting risk. See the full Micropolis swatch →