Taos Turquoise by Behr paint color
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Ref. #2B8C8B · HDC-FL13-12

Taos Turquoise

21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #2B8C8B, LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caribbean Splash from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Taos Turquoise Technical Profile

HEX Code#2B8C8B
RGB43, 140, 139
LRV21.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Taos Turquoise in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Taos Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrTaos Turquoise
Nearly identical
KilzCaribbean Splash

Caribbean Splash

Kilz

Nearly identical

Tropical Teal

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Blue Turquoise

Valspar

Very similar

Teal We Meet Again

PPG

Very similar

Deep Lagoon

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Tropical Teal

Vista Paint

Very similar

Splashy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Atmosphere

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Adequate Aqua

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Turquoise Blue

RAL

Very similar

Dream .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Vardo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Taos Turquoise

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Taos Turquoise

#2B8C8B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#50769A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Taos Turquoise

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Taos Turquoise

Complement

New Brick

Taos Turquoise Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Aspen Mist

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

Hilltop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Pool

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Mosaic Blue

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Echo Mist

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Cheerful Wine

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Taos Turquoise.

The Real Teal

Behr · P470-7

#1D9186

Beach Towel

Behr · S-G-510

#1D9186

Calypso Blue

Behr · HDC-CL-27

#317D8D

Grand Rapids

Behr · 530D-7

#2A7C85

Pacific Sea Teal

Behr · 510D-7

#339880

Prophetic Sea

Behr · MQ6-34

#3B8B98

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Taos Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Taos Turquoise have?
Taos Turquoise 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 Taos Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Taos Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taos Turquoise are Caribbean Splash by Kilz (a near-identical match), Tropical Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Turquoise by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Taos Turquoise'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 Taos Turquoise?
Taos Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.1, 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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