Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Deepest Aqua |
| SKU | 30BG 33/207 |
| Hex | #68A2B2 |
| RGB | 104, 162, 178 |
| HSL | 193°, 32%, 55% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Deepest Aqua
Deepest Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Deepest Aqua 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 Deepest Aqua 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 #68A2B2 in HSL space. Pair Deepest Aqua 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 Deepest Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deepest Aqua 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 30BG 33/207 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Deepest Aqua. The nearest is Bluebird Feather (SW 9062) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bluebird Feather swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
At Behr, the closest color to Deepest Aqua is Sonic Blue (T15-11) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sonic Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Deepest Aqua is Bracken Blue (CW-600) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bracken Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
At Valspar, the closest color to Deepest Aqua is Winter Twilight (8003-41D) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Twilight swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Deepest Aqua. The nearest is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Deepest Aqua. The nearest is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, September Skies (HGSW 1333), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full September Skies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Deepest Aqua is Pacific Palisade (DE5787) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pacific Palisade swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 10.11). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, St Giles Blue (NO. 280), is clearly different (ΔE 7.36). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Deepest Aqua is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Deepest Aqua is Meetinghouse Blue (H0046) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meetinghouse Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, Rainfall (CA196), is clearly different (ΔE 9.61). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 8.31). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Clare has no exact twin of Deepest Aqua. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 11.49). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.2). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 10.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 8.12). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deepest Aqua
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Deepest Aqua — the nearest deck color, Sea of Atlantis (0653), is clearly different (ΔE 6.4). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 33/207 instead. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →