Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Acapulco Cliffs |
| SKU | PPG1150-5 |
| Hex | #4E9AA8 |
| RGB | 78, 154, 168 |
| HSL | 189°, 37%, 48% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Acapulco Cliffs
Acapulco Cliffs sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Acapulco Cliffs 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Acapulco Cliffs within Glidden'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 #4E9AA8 in HSL space. Pair Acapulco Cliffs 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.
Glidden Acapulco Cliffs Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Acapulco Cliffs 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 Glidden PPG1150-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Acapulco Cliffs is Lakeshore (SW 6494) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lakeshore swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Behr's nearest match is Blue Moon Bay (S480-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Acapulco Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Blue Moon Bay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Acapulco Cliffs is Blue Toile (748) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Toile swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
At Valspar, the closest color to Acapulco Cliffs is Gone Fishing (5004-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gone Fishing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs is Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Acapulco Cliffs and you'll get the same color. See the full Acapulco Cliffs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Acapulco Cliffs. The nearest is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Acapulco Cliffs is Beachcomber (HGSW 2333) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beachcomber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Acapulco Cliffs is Caribbean Cruise (DE5760) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Cruise swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 11.85). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 9.37). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Cold North (0688), is clearly different (ΔE 6.25). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Acapulco Cliffs. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 11.3). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Churchill (C2-730), is clearly different (ΔE 7.36). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 6.5). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 9.99). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.63). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 12.13). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 17.98). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1150-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Acapulco Cliffs
Kompozit has no exact twin of Acapulco Cliffs. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →