Teal Wave ECC-65-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B9EA1, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Smoke from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8B9EA1 · ECC-65-3
Teal Wave
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Teal Wave Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B9EA1
RGB139, 158, 161
Estimated LRV32.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Aqua Smoke
PPG
#8C9FA0
Close digital match
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
#8B9FA0
Close digital match
Neutraled Blue
Dutch Boy
#8B9FA0
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Sardine
Farrow & Ball
#90A3A6
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Cape Cod Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#91A2A6
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Cloudy Sky
Benjamin Moore
#909E9F
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#8B9C9B
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Colors That Work With Teal Wave
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Teal Wave
#8B9EA1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Teal Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Teal Wave 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
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Teal Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Teal Wave have?
Teal Wave by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Teal Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Teal Wave are Aqua Smoke by PPG (a close digital match), Delft by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Neutraled Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Teal Wave'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 Teal Wave?
Teal Wave has a estimated lightness value of 32.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Teal Wave's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.