Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mediterranean Blue |
| SKU | PPG1236-7 |
| Hex | #0090A8 |
| RGB | 0, 144, 168 |
| HSL | 189°, 100%, 33% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Mediterranean Blue
With an LRV of 23, Mediterranean Blue 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.
Mediterranean Blue 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 Mediterranean 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 #0090A8 in HSL space. Pair Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mediterranean 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 PPG1236-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mediterranean Blue. The nearest is Impromptu (SW 6955) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impromptu swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Mediterranean Blue is Havasu (520B-7) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havasu swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Meridian Blue (761), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Blue without repainting risk. See the full Meridian Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Mediterranean Blue is Aqua Dance (5002-8B) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Dance swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mediterranean Blue is Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7). 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 23 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mediterranean Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mediterranean Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mediterranean Blue. The nearest is Surf's Up! (136-6DB) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Surf's Up! swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Ebb Tide (HGSW 2363), is clearly different (ΔE 7.07). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Ebb Tide swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mediterranean Blue is Oasis (DET546) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oasis swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Spontaneous (JG-70), is clearly different (ΔE 15.56). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Spontaneous swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Vardo (NO. 288), is clearly different (ΔE 9.25). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mediterranean Blue is Blue Bliss (0675) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Mediterranean Blue is Blue Bliss (0675). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Blue Bliss and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Shady Pier (R075), is clearly different (ΔE 12.18). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Shady Pier swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Moon (C2-764), is clearly different (ΔE 13.22). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Blue Moon swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 10.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 12.25). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mediterranean Blue. The nearest is Giverny (GIVERNY) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Giverny swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Blue — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 21.96). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1236-7 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Mediterranean Blue is Blue Bliss (0675). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Kompozit is your counter, order Blue Bliss and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →