Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dark Tourmaline |
| SKU | 70GG 31/228 |
| Hex | #5EA19E |
| RGB | 94, 161, 158 |
| HSL | 177°, 26%, 50% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Dark Tourmaline
Dark Tourmaline sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Dark Tourmaline 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 Dark Tourmaline 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 #5EA19E in HSL space. Pair Dark Tourmaline 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 Dark Tourmaline Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dark Tourmaline 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 70GG 31/228 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dark Tourmaline. The nearest is Rivulet (SW 6760) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rivulet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Behr's nearest match is Folk Song (T13-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Tourmaline without repainting risk. See the full Folk Song swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dark Tourmaline is Majestic Blue (2051-40) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Majestic Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
At Valspar, the closest color to Dark Tourmaline is Cresting Waves (V066-4) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cresting Waves swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Tourmaline without repainting risk. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Western Green (233-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.14). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Western Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Tropical Cay (HGSW 1303), is clearly different (ΔE 6.87). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Tropical Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Dark Tourmaline. The nearest is Island Hop (DEFD46) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Hop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 10.74). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 11.17). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cold North (0688), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Tourmaline without repainting risk. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cold North (0688), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Tourmaline without repainting risk. See the full Cold North swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 13.31). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Luna (C2-712), is clearly different (ΔE 6.99). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Luna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
At Clare, the closest color to Dark Tourmaline is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 13.38). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 5.22). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.64). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Tourmaline — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 9.77). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 31/228 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dark Tourmaline
Kompozit's nearest match is Cold North (0688), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Tourmaline without repainting risk. See the full Cold North swatch →