Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Marine Blue |
| SKU | 88GG 32/346 |
| Hex | #1FA4AE |
| RGB | 31, 164, 174 |
| HSL | 184°, 70%, 40% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Marine Blue
Marine Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Marine 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 by brand
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Marine 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 #1FA4AE in HSL space. Pair Marine 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 Marine Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Marine 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 88GG 32/346 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marine Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Marine Blue. The nearest is Surfer (SW 6946) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Surfer swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Marine Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Marine Blue. The nearest is Precious Stone (M470-6) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Precious Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Marine Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Marine Blue. The nearest is Palm Coast Teal (733) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palm Coast Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Marine Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Marine Blue is Exotic Sea (5004-10B). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 28.3 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Exotic Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Exotic Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Marine Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Marine Blue. The nearest is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Marine Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Peacock Teal (133-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Blue without repainting risk. See the full Peacock Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marine Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Marine Blue. The nearest is Blue Bicycle (HGSW 1343) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Bicycle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Marine Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Riviera (DE5753), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 26 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Blue without repainting risk. See the full Riviera swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Marine Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Marine Blue. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Marine Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Marine Blue. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Marine Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Marine Blue. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →