Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Kentucky Blue |
| SKU | 30GG 43/119 |
| Hex | #97B6AD |
| RGB | 151, 182, 173 |
| HSL | 163°, 18%, 65% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Kentucky Blue
Kentucky Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Kentucky Blue 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 Kentucky Blue 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 #97B6AD in HSL space. Pair Kentucky Blue 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 Kentucky Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kentucky Blue 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 30GG 43/119 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kentucky Blue is Spearmint (SW 6465) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spearmint swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Kentucky Blue is Sage Gray (710F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is St. Lucia Teal (683), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kentucky Blue without repainting risk. See the full St. Lucia Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Kentucky Blue is Renew Blue (8003-37D) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renew Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Kentucky Blue. The nearest is Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Lady Liberty (231-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kentucky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kentucky Blue is Varigated Vinca (HGSW 2295) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Varigated Vinca swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Treetop (DE5710), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kentucky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Treetop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Kentucky Blue is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kentucky Blue is Dix Blue (NO. 82) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Peg's Promise (0702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Kentucky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Kentucky Blue — the nearest deck color, Gaelic Garden (0463), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30GG 43/119 instead. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Kentucky Blue — the nearest deck color, Patina (CA190), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30GG 43/119 instead. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Araucana (BD25), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kentucky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Kentucky Blue is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Kentucky Blue — the nearest deck color, Aberdeen (ABERDEEN), is clearly different (ΔE 10.62). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30GG 43/119 instead. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Kentucky Blue is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Kentucky Blue — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.39). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30GG 43/119 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Kentucky Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 6.04). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30GG 43/119 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kentucky Blue
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Kentucky Blue — the nearest deck color, Gaelic Garden (0463), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30GG 43/119 instead. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →