Venus Teal PPU13-08 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #85A4A3, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boca Raton Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #85A4A3 · PPU13-08
Venus Teal
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Venus Teal Technical Profile
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Venus Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Venus Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVenus Teal
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBoca Raton Blue
Boca Raton Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Weathered Teal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Acapulco Aqua
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fog Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Barrier Reef
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Drizzle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Green Sea
PPG
Very similar
June Gloom
Kilz
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Venus Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Venus Teal
#85A4A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Venus Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Venus 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 Venus Teal.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Venus Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Venus Teal have?
Venus Teal by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Venus Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Venus Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Venus Teal are Boca Raton Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Weathered Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Williamsburg Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Venus 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 Venus Teal?
Venus Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Venus Teal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.