Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Lazy River |
| SKU | PPG1148-4 |
| Hex | #A1BDBF |
| RGB | 161, 189, 191 |
| HSL | 184°, 19%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Lazy River
Lazy River sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Lazy River 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 Lazy River 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 #A1BDBF in HSL space. Pair Lazy River 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 Lazy River Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lazy River 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 PPG1148-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lazy River
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lazy River is French Moire (SW 9056) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Moire swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lazy River
Behr's nearest match is Oslo Blue (PPU13-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lazy River without repainting risk. See the full Oslo Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lazy River
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lazy River is Cape Blue (1642) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cape Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lazy River
Valspar's nearest match is Sea Star (8003-39C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lazy River without repainting risk. See the full Sea Star swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lazy River
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lazy River is Colonial Aqua (1148-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Colonial Aqua and you'll get the same color. See the full Colonial Aqua swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lazy River
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lazy River is Elf'n Green (332-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elf'n Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lazy River
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lazy River is Infinity Falls (HGSW 2345) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Infinity Falls swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lazy River
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Bidwell Blue (DET551) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lazy River
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Lazy River — the nearest deck color, Texas Summer (JG-64), is clearly different (ΔE 5.92). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1148-4 instead. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lazy River
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Lazy River is Blue Ground (NO. 210) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Ground swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lazy River
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Lazy River — the nearest deck color, Stillwater (0687), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1148-4 instead. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lazy River
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lazy River is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lazy River
Rodda has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Shimmering Wave (R086) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lazy River
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Misty Morn (C2-702) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lazy River
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lazy River — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 7.59). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1148-4 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lazy River
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Lazy River is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lazy River
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lazy River
Backdrop has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lazy River
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Lazy River — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 10.18). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1148-4 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lazy River
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lazy River is Dreaming of the Day (0470) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →