Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #537076, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bowman Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #537076 · HDC-CL-22
Sophisticated Teal
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sophisticated Teal Technical Profile
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Sophisticated Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sophisticated Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSophisticated Teal
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBowman Blue
Bowman Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bowman Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bella Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Totally Teal
PPG
Very similar
Low Tide
Valspar
Very similar
Moody Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Riverway
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shadowed Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Overcast Day
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sophisticated Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sophisticated Teal
#537076
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#657597
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sophisticated Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sophisticated Teal 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 Sophisticated Teal.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sophisticated Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sophisticated Teal have?
Sophisticated Teal by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sophisticated Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sophisticated Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sophisticated Teal are Bowman Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bowman Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bella Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sophisticated Teal'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 Sophisticated Teal?
Sophisticated Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sophisticated Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.