Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Caribbean Teal |
| SKU | 90GG 39/272 |
| Hex | #5FB3B8 |
| RGB | 95, 179, 184 |
| HSL | 183°, 39%, 55% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Caribbean Teal
Caribbean Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Caribbean Teal 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
11 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
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Caribbean Teal 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 #5FB3B8 in HSL space. Pair Caribbean Teal 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 Caribbean Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caribbean Teal 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 90GG 39/272 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Caribbean Teal
At Behr, the closest color to Caribbean Teal is Adonis (MQ4-51) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adonis swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caribbean Teal
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Caribbean Teal is Harbor Side Blue (740). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Harbor Side Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Harbor Side Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caribbean Teal
At Valspar, the closest color to Caribbean Teal is Swim (5006-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swim swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Caribbean Teal
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Caribbean Teal is Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscay Bay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caribbean Teal
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Caribbean Teal is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caribbean Teal
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Caribbean Teal is Gulf Stream (DE5759) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Caribbean Teal
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Caribbean Teal. The nearest is Veranda Blue (H0084) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veranda Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Caribbean Teal
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Caribbean Teal is Pond Shimmer (BD24) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →