Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Aloha |
| SKU | PPG1229-5 |
| Hex | #1DB394 |
| RGB | 29, 179, 148 |
| HSL | 168°, 72%, 41% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Aloha
Aloha sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Aloha 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 Aloha 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 #1DB394 in HSL space. Pair Aloha 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 Aloha Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aloha 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 PPG1229-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aloha
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Julep (SW 6746), is clearly different (ΔE 6.71). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Julep swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aloha
At Behr, the closest color to Aloha is Empress Teal (510B-7) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Empress Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aloha
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Mayan Green (615), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aloha without repainting risk. See the full Mayan Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aloha
At Valspar, the closest color to Aloha is Tantalizing Teal (5008-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.4 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tantalizing Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aloha
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Aloha is Aloha (PPG1229-5). 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 35 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Aloha and you'll get the same color. See the full Aloha swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aloha
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Gabled Green (129-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 9.18). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Gabled Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aloha
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Tender Seedling (HGSW 1293), is clearly different (ΔE 6.71). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Tender Seedling swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aloha
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Aloha is Victorian Greenhouse (DET532). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Victorian Greenhouse and you'll get the same color. See the full Victorian Greenhouse swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aloha
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Well Watered (JG-69), is clearly different (ΔE 18.23). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aloha
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Arsenic (NO. 214), is clearly different (ΔE 10.36). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aloha
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Island Moment (0695), is clearly different (ΔE 7.38). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aloha
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Blue Green Scene (0716), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Blue Green Scene swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aloha
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Verde (R058), is clearly different (ΔE 15.99). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Verde swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aloha
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Pond Shimmer (BD24), is clearly different (ΔE 13.52). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aloha
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 13.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aloha
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Bronson (BRONSON), is clearly different (ΔE 22.02). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Aloha
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.93). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Aloha
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 19.86). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Aloha
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 17.8). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aloha
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Aloha — the nearest deck color, Blue Green Scene (0716), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-5 instead. See the full Blue Green Scene swatch →