Color Palettes

Behr Sophisticated Teal (HDC-CL-22)

A deep, muted blue-green that feels confident and stylish. It reads more blue in daylight and greener at night. Used on accent walls, cabinets and front doors.

Sophisticated Teal · HDC-CL-22

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Deep blue-green teal.

Where to use it: Accent wall, kitchen cabinets, front door.

Trim: Sophisticated Teal pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Sophisticated Teal on walls, trim and accents.

Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28#344D58Swiss Coffee 12#F1EDE0Ultra Pure White 1850#F8F8F3

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Sophisticated Teal from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Rain Cloud SW 9639Sherwin-Williams · #536168 · ΔE 8.1, closeDistance SW 6243Sherwin-Williams · #5D6F7F · ΔE 8.8, closeAegean Teal 2136-40Benjamin Moore · #6F898B · ΔE 9.9, closeEvening Dove 2128-30Benjamin Moore · #515A67 · ΔE 12.4, loosely similar

Sophisticated Teal lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Sophisticated Teal

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Monochromatic palette · Sophisticated Teal
Analogous palette · Sophisticated Teal
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Triadic palette · Sophisticated Teal
With neutrals palette · Sophisticated Teal
With an accent palette · Sophisticated Teal

Colors similar to Sophisticated Teal

Gunmetal grayPayne's graySteel grayLead grayNickelSlate grayDove grayGrayLight slate grayDark slate gray

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Sophisticated Teal?

The digital hex value for Behr Sophisticated Teal (HDC-CL-22) is #537175, which is rgb(83, 113, 117). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Sophisticated Teal?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Sophisticated Teal, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Sophisticated Teal warm or cool?

Sophisticated Teal has a deep blue-green teal undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sophisticated Teal?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Sophisticated Teal is Rain Cloud (SW 9639, #536168), which is close by digital value (ΔE 8.1). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sophisticated Teal?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Sophisticated Teal is Aegean Teal (2136-40, #6F898B), which is close by digital value (ΔE 9.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.