Tibetan Turquoise MQ4-53 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #0086AA, LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wishing Well from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0086AA · MQ4-53
Tibetan Turquoise
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tibetan Turquoise Technical Profile
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Tibetan Turquoise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tibetan Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTibetan Turquoise
Nearly identical
ValsparWishing Well
Wishing Well
Valspar
Nearly identical
Age of Aquarius
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Centurian Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Caribbean Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Puerto Mio
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Mosque
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Randolph Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Estuary
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Peninsula
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tibetan Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tibetan Turquoise
#0086AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2C52B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tibetan Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tibetan Turquoise 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 Tibetan Turquoise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tibetan Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tibetan Turquoise have?
Tibetan 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 Tibetan Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tibetan Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tibetan Turquoise are Wishing Well by Valspar (a near-identical match), Age of Aquarius by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Centurian Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tibetan 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 Tibetan Turquoise?
Tibetan Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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 Tibetan Turquoise's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.