Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Island Turquoise |
| SKU | 90GG 29/164 |
| Hex | #6B9A9C |
| RGB | 107, 154, 156 |
| HSL | 182°, 20%, 52% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Island Turquoise
Island Turquoise sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Island Turquoise 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Island Turquoise 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 #6B9A9C in HSL space. Pair Island Turquoise 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 Island Turquoise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Island Turquoise 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 29/164 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Island Turquoise
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Island Turquoise is Peacock Plume (SW 20) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peacock Plume swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Island Turquoise
At Behr, the closest color to Island Turquoise is Semi-Precious (MQ6-06) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Semi-Precious swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Island Turquoise
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Island Turquoise is Azure Water (677) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azure Water swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Island Turquoise
At Valspar, the closest color to Island Turquoise is Ship Shape (V102-5) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26.8 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ship Shape swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Island Turquoise
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Island Turquoise is Wright Echo Blue (FLLW741). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Echo Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Echo Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Island Turquoise
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Island Turquoise is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Island Turquoise
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Island Turquoise is Cloudburst (HGSW 2323) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Island Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Island Turquoise. The nearest is Avalon (DET552) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Avalon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Island Turquoise
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Island Turquoise. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Island Turquoise
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Island Turquoise. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Island Turquoise
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Island Turquoise is Churchill (C2-730) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Island Turquoise
Clare has no exact twin of Island Turquoise. The nearest is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Island Turquoise
Kompozit has no exact twin of Island Turquoise. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →