Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Baritone |
| SKU | PPG1149-5 |
| Hex | #708E95 |
| RGB | 112, 142, 149 |
| HSL | 191°, 15%, 51% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Baritone
Baritone sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Baritone 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 Baritone 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 #708E95 in HSL space. Pair Baritone 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 Baritone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Baritone 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 PPG1149-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Baritone
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Baritone is Mountain Stream (SW 7612) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Baritone
At Behr, the closest color to Baritone is Milestone (760F-5) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Milestone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Baritone
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Baritone. The nearest is Fort Pierce Green (712) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fort Pierce Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Baritone
At Valspar, the closest color to Baritone is Cat's Pajamas (T613) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.1 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Pajamas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Baritone
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Baritone is Baritone (PPG1149-5). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Baritone and you'll get the same color. See the full Baritone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Baritone
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Streamed Blue (335-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Baritone without repainting risk. See the full Streamed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Baritone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Baritone is Splendor Blue (HGSW 2343) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Splendor Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Baritone
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Faded Blue Clapboard (DESS34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Baritone without repainting risk. See the full Faded Blue Clapboard swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Baritone
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Baritone — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 8.13). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1149-5 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Baritone
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Baritone. The nearest is Selvedge (NO. 306) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Baritone
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Baritone. The nearest is Nantucket Bay (H047) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Baritone
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Baritone. The nearest is Smoky Day (0491) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Baritone
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Baritone — the nearest deck color, Steel (CA194), is clearly different (ΔE 8.01). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1149-5 instead. See the full Steel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Baritone
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Baritone. The nearest is Ravine (C2-731) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ravine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Baritone
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Baritone — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 9.37). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1149-5 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Baritone
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Baritone is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Baritone
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Baritone — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.77). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1149-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Baritone
Backdrop has no exact twin of Baritone. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Baritone
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Baritone — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 11.41). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1149-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Baritone
Kompozit has no exact twin of Baritone. The nearest is Smoky Day (0491) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Day swatch →