Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Global Waters |
| SKU | 50BG 11/123 |
| Hex | #45626E |
| RGB | 69, 98, 110 |
| HSL | 198°, 23%, 35% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Global Waters
With an LRV of 11, Global Waters is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Global Waters works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Global Waters 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 #45626E in HSL space. Pair Global Waters 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 Global Waters Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Global Waters 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 50BG 11/123 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Global Waters
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Global Waters is Bunglehouse Blue (SW 48). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bunglehouse Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bunglehouse Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Global Waters
At Behr, the closest color to Global Waters is Calligraphy (N490-6) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calligraphy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Global Waters
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Global Waters is Stained Glass (CSP-685) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stained Glass swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Global Waters
Valspar's nearest match is Hobgoblin (8004-39F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Global Waters without repainting risk. See the full Hobgoblin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Global Waters
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Global Waters — the nearest deck color, Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), is clearly different (ΔE 6.71). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BG 11/123 instead. See the full Blue Fjord swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Global Waters
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Global Waters is Shaded Blue (335-6DB). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Shaded Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaded Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Global Waters
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Global Waters is Bunglehouse Blue (HGSW 0048). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bunglehouse Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bunglehouse Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Global Waters
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Global Waters. The nearest is Ragtime Blues (DET558) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ragtime Blues swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Global Waters
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Global Waters. The nearest is Superior (JG-163) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Superior swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Global Waters
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Global Waters — the nearest deck color, Stiffkey Blue (NO. 281), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BG 11/123 instead. See the full Stiffkey Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Global Waters
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Global Waters. The nearest is Day Spa (0634) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Day Spa swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Global Waters
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Global Waters — the nearest deck color, Thunderstorm (0514), is clearly different (ΔE 7.72). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BG 11/123 instead. See the full Thunderstorm swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Global Waters
At Rodda, the closest color to Global Waters is Deep Water (CA203) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Water swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Global Waters
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Global Waters. The nearest is Maine (C2-695) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Maine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Global Waters
Clare has no exact twin of Global Waters. The nearest is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Global Waters
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Global Waters is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Global Waters
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Global Waters — the nearest deck color, Rodmell (RODMELL), is clearly different (ΔE 20.82). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BG 11/123 instead. See the full Rodmell swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Global Waters
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Global Waters — the nearest deck color, We Three Kings (BD-WK), is clearly different (ΔE 8.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BG 11/123 instead. See the full We Three Kings swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Global Waters
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Global Waters — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 7.53). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BG 11/123 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Global Waters
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Global Waters — the nearest deck color, Thunderstorm (0514), is clearly different (ΔE 7.72). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BG 11/123 instead. See the full Thunderstorm swatch →