Peacock Tail S-H-520 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #116969, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sensual Jade from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #116969 · S-H-520
Peacock Tail
11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Peacock Tail Technical Profile
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Peacock Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Peacock Tail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPeacock Tail
Nearly identical
ValsparSensual Jade
Sensual Jade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Turquoise Trinket
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Joyful Tears
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Simplified Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tahitian Treat
PPG
Very similar
Ocean Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Really Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tropical Turquoise
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Teal Treat
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Opal Green
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peacock Tail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peacock Tail
#116969
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#31577C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peacock Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peacock Tail Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Peacock Tail.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peacock Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peacock Tail have?
Peacock Tail by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Peacock Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peacock Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peacock Tail are Sensual Jade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Turquoise Trinket by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Joyful Tears by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Peacock Tail's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Peacock Tail?
Peacock Tail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Peacock Tail's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.