Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Derby Green |
| SKU | PPG1140-5 |
| Hex | #599C89 |
| RGB | 89, 156, 137 |
| HSL | 163°, 27%, 48% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Derby Green
Derby Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Derby Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green 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 Derby Green 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 #599C89 in HSL space. Pair Derby Green 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 Derby Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Derby Green 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 PPG1140-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Derby Green
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Derby Green is Jargon Jade (SW 6753) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jargon Jade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Derby Green
At Behr, the closest color to Derby Green is Tasmanian Sea (S440-5) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tasmanian Sea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Derby Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Derby Green is Alpine Trail (622) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alpine Trail swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Derby Green
Valspar's nearest match is Harmony in Green (V063-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Derby Green without repainting risk. See the full Harmony in Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Derby Green
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Derby Green is Derby Green (PPG1140-5). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Derby Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Derby Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Derby Green
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Adequate Aqua (231-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Adequate Aqua swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Derby Green
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Derby Green is Tropical Cay (HGSW 1303) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Derby Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Derby Green is Crisp Lettuce (DE5705) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crisp Lettuce swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Derby Green
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Magnolia Green (JG-08), is clearly different (ΔE 11.09). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Magnolia Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Derby Green
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 15.74). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Derby Green
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Derby Green. The nearest is On the Nile (0710) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On the Nile swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Derby Green
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Cold North (0688), is clearly different (ΔE 7.25). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Cold North swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Derby Green
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Verde (R058), is clearly different (ΔE 9.8). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Verde swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Derby Green
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Churchill (C2-730), is clearly different (ΔE 7.34). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Derby Green
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 6.9). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Derby Green
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 17.46). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Derby Green
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 7.27). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Derby Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 18.01). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Derby Green
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 16.08). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Derby Green
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Derby Green — the nearest deck color, Cold North (0688), is clearly different (ΔE 7.25). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1140-5 instead. See the full Cold North swatch →