Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Aqua Fiesta |
| SKU | PPG1147-4 |
| Hex | #8CC3C3 |
| RGB | 140, 195, 195 |
| HSL | 180°, 31%, 66% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Aqua Fiesta
Aqua Fiesta sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Aqua Fiesta 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
12 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Aqua Fiesta 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 #8CC3C3 in HSL space. Pair Aqua Fiesta 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 Aqua Fiesta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aqua Fiesta 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 PPG1147-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Aqua Fiesta. The nearest is Holiday Turquoise (SW 75) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Holiday Turquoise swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
Behr's nearest match is Newport Blue (530F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Fiesta without repainting risk. See the full Newport Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Oceanic Teal (669), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Fiesta without repainting risk. See the full Oceanic Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
At Valspar, the closest color to Aqua Fiesta is Gentle Wave (5007-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.7 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Wave swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Aqua Fiesta is Aqua Fiesta (PPG1147-4). At ΔE 0.42 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Aqua Fiesta and you'll get the same color. See the full Aqua Fiesta swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Aqua Fiesta. The nearest is Geyser Mist (HGSW 1315) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Geyser Mist swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Fiesta without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Aqua Fiesta is Stillwater (0687). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Stillwater and you'll get the same color. See the full Stillwater swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aqua Fiesta is A Cappella (C2-717) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
Clare has no exact twin of Aqua Fiesta. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aqua Fiesta
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Aqua Fiesta is Stillwater (0687). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Stillwater and you'll get the same color. See the full Stillwater swatch →