Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Jamaican Sea |
| SKU | PPG1236-6 |
| Hex | #26A5BA |
| RGB | 38, 165, 186 |
| HSL | 189°, 66%, 44% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Jamaican Sea
Jamaican Sea 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.
Jamaican Sea 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
12 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
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Jamaican Sea 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 #26A5BA in HSL space. Pair Jamaican Sea 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 Jamaican Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jamaican Sea 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 PPG1236-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jamaican Sea is Jamaica Bay (SW 6781). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Jamaica Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaica Bay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
At Behr, the closest color to Jamaican Sea is Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Waters swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Jamaican Sea is Bahaman Sea Blue (2055-40) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bahaman Sea Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
At Valspar, the closest color to Jamaican Sea is Marrakech Mile (M249) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marrakech Mile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Jamaican Sea is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Jamaican Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turquoise Waters (134-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamaican Sea without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise Waters swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jamaican Sea is Blue Bicycle (HGSW 1343). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Bicycle and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Bicycle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Jamaican Sea. The nearest is Riviera (DE5753) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Riviera swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Jamaican Sea. The nearest is Lobster (NO. CB7) at ΔE 3.66 — 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 Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Jamaican Sea is Sarah's Garden (0674) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamaican Sea without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Kompozit's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamaican Sea without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →