Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Zen |
| SKU | P027 |
| Hex | #7DA29C |
| RGB | 125, 162, 156 |
| HSL | 170°, 17%, 56% |
| LRV | 32.6 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Zen
Zen sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.6, 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.
Zen 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
13 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
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Zen 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 #7DA29C in HSL space. Pair Zen 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 Zen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zen 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 P027 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zen
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Composed (SW 6472), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Composed swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Zen
At Behr, the closest color to Zen is Schooner (MQ6-7) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Schooner swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zen
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Zen is Mill Springs Blue (HC-137). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Mill Springs Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mill Springs Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zen
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Zen is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Zen
At Glidden, the closest color to Zen is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zen
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Stemmed Green (330-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Stemmed Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zen
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Composed Teal (HGSW 2304), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Composed Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zen
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Zen is Meek Moss Green (DET606) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meek Moss Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Zen
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Zen is Sugar Bag Light (NO. 29) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugar Bag Light swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zen
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Mountain Outlook (H078), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Outlook swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Zen
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Viscaya (H0078), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Viscaya swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Zen
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Zen is Luna (C2-712) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luna swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Zen
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Provence (PROVENCE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Zen without repainting risk. See the full Provence swatch →