Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Bright Teal Surprise |
| SKU | 48GG 36/428 |
| Hex | #00B4A3 |
| RGB | 0, 180, 163 |
| HSL | 174°, 100%, 35% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Bright Teal Surprise
Bright Teal Surprise sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Bright Teal Surprise 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 Bright Teal Surprise 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 #00B4A3 in HSL space. Pair Bright Teal Surprise 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 Bright Teal Surprise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bright Teal Surprise 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 48GG 36/428 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Calypso (SW 6950), is clearly different (ΔE 10.27). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Calypso swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
At Behr, the closest color to Bright Teal Surprise is Empress Teal (510B-7) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) 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 Bright Teal Surprise
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise is Sea of Green (657). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sea of Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea of Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
At Valspar, the closest color to Bright Teal Surprise is Tantalizing Teal (5008-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.4 vs 36) 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 Bright Teal Surprise
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Bright Teal Surprise. The nearest is Aloha (PPG1229-5) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aloha swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bright Teal Surprise. The nearest is Aquatica (131-5DB) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquatica swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Pursuit of Teal (HGSW 1323), is clearly different (ΔE 9.07). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Pursuit of Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Bright Teal Surprise. The nearest is Victorian Greenhouse (DET532) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Victorian Greenhouse swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 14.24). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Arsenic (NO. 214), is clearly different (ΔE 11.56). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Cyan Sky (0681), is clearly different (ΔE 7.22). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bright Teal Surprise is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Dried Hydrangea (R074), is clearly different (ΔE 18.01). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Pond Shimmer (BD24), is clearly different (ΔE 10.11). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 11.39). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 22.03). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.04). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 20.84). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 16.3). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 48GG 36/428 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bright Teal Surprise
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bright Teal Surprise is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) 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 →