Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Lucky Shamrock |
| SKU | PPG1146-6 |
| Hex | #487A7B |
| RGB | 72, 122, 123 |
| HSL | 181°, 26%, 38% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Lucky Shamrock
With an LRV of 17, Lucky Shamrock is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Lucky Shamrock works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Lucky Shamrock 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 #487A7B in HSL space. Pair Lucky Shamrock 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 Lucky Shamrock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lucky Shamrock 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 PPG1146-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Grand Canal (SW 6488) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grand Canal swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At Behr, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Tornado Season (S450-6) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tornado Season swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Pacific Rim (678) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pacific Rim swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Valspar has no exact twin of Lucky Shamrock. The nearest is Sky Space (5001-6B) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.9 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sky Space swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lucky Shamrock is Lucky Shamrock (PPG1146-6). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Lucky Shamrock and you'll get the same color. See the full Lucky Shamrock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Laka Blue (332-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lucky Shamrock without repainting risk. See the full Laka Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Turquoise Cay (HGSW 2322) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquoise Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lucky Shamrock. The nearest is Mysterious Blue (DE5768) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mysterious Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 8.42). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Vardo (NO. 288) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Micropolis (0472), is clearly different (ΔE 7.19). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Micropolis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Lucky Shamrock. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Spruce Shadow (R082), is clearly different (ΔE 11.24). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Spruce Shadow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Bluegrass (C2-728), is clearly different (ΔE 6.94). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Bluegrass swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Sublime (PNT100-DP-45), is clearly different (ΔE 8.33). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Sublime swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT), is clearly different (ΔE 13.9). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Florence (FLORENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.16). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Florence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 13.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Lucky Shamrock — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 16.05). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1146-6 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Kompozit has no exact twin of Lucky Shamrock. The nearest is Wish Upon a Star (0668) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →