Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Artesian Well |
| SKU | PPG1231-5 |
| Hex | #5EB2AA |
| RGB | 94, 178, 170 |
| HSL | 174°, 35%, 53% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Artesian Well
Artesian Well sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Artesian Well 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Artesian Well 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 #5EB2AA in HSL space. Pair Artesian Well 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 Artesian Well Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artesian Well 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 PPG1231-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artesian Well is Rivulet (SW 6760) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rivulet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Behr, the closest color to Artesian Well is Teal Bayou (530D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Artesian Well is Gulf Stream (670) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Stream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artesian Well
Valspar has no exact twin of Artesian Well. The nearest is Swim (5006-8A) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.9 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Swim swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artesian Well
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Artesian Well is Artesian Well (PPG1231-5). 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 37 vs 37). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Artesian Well and you'll get the same color. See the full Artesian Well swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artesian Well
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Artesian Well. The nearest is Aquatica (131-5DB) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquatica swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artesian Well
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Artesian Well. The nearest is Cotswold Green (HGSW 1304) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cotswold Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Artesian Well is Veranda (DET543) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veranda swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Artesian Well is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Artesian Well
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Veranda Blue (H0084), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian Well without repainting risk. See the full Veranda Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Artesian Well
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Artesian Well. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Kompozit, the closest color to Artesian Well is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Moment swatch →