Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Kingston Aqua |
| SKU | PPG1150-4 |
| Hex | #8FBCC4 |
| RGB | 143, 188, 196 |
| HSL | 189°, 31%, 66% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Kingston Aqua
Kingston Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Kingston Aqua 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Kingston Aqua 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 #8FBCC4 in HSL space. Pair Kingston Aqua 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 Kingston Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kingston Aqua 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 PPG1150-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Kingston Aqua. The nearest is Blithe Blue (SW 9052) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blithe Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Behr's nearest match is Casual Day (T18-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kingston Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Casual Day swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peacock Feathers (724), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kingston Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Peacock Feathers swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
At Valspar, the closest color to Kingston Aqua is Mosaic Blue (V068-3) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.6 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mosaic Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Kingston Aqua is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4). At ΔE 0.24 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Kingston Aqua and you'll get the same color. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kingston Aqua is Rockets (233-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rockets swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kingston Aqua is Seafarer (HGSW 2355) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seafarer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Kingston Aqua. The nearest is Morning Calm (JG-77) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Kingston Aqua. The nearest is Yonder (NO. 9810) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yonder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Kingston Aqua is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kingston Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Rodda has no exact twin of Kingston Aqua. The nearest is Shimmering Wave (R086) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Kingston Aqua. The nearest is A Cappella (C2-717) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Clare has no exact twin of Kingston Aqua. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kingston Aqua
Kompozit's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kingston Aqua without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →