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 | cool blue-green tone |
| 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 by brand
9 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →