Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Green Sponge |
| SKU | 2046-40 |
| Hex | #22C3AF |
| RGB | 34, 195, 175 |
| HSL | 173°, 70%, 45% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Green Sponge
Green Sponge sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Green Sponge is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Green Sponge within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #22C3AF in HSL space. Pair Green Sponge with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Green Sponge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Green Sponge from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2046-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Sponge
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Synergy (SW 6938), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Green Sponge without repainting risk. See the full Synergy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Green Sponge
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Green Sponge — the nearest deck color, Bayside (5006-10A), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2046-40 instead. See the full Bayside swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Green Sponge
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Green Sponge. The nearest is Tint of Turquoise (PPG1232-5) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tint of Turquoise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Green Sponge
Glidden has no exact twin of Green Sponge. The nearest is Tint Of Turquoise (PPG1232-5) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tint Of Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Green Sponge
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Green Sponge is Aquatica (131-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquatica swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Green Sponge
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Green Sponge is Jade Mountain (DE5697) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jade Mountain swatch →