Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Milano Teal |
| SKU | 16BG 29/350 |
| Hex | #089EB4 |
| RGB | 8, 158, 180 |
| HSL | 188°, 91%, 37% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Milano Teal
Milano Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Milano Teal 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 Milano Teal 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 #089EB4 in HSL space. Pair Milano Teal 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 Milano Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Milano Teal 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 16BG 29/350 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Milano Teal
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Milano Teal is Capri (SW 6788). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Capri and you'll get the same color. See the full Capri swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Milano Teal
At Behr, the closest color to Milano Teal is Valley Of Glaciers (M480-6) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Valley Of Glaciers swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Milano Teal
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Milano Teal. The nearest is Dream I Can Fly (769) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dream I Can Fly swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Milano Teal
Valspar has no exact twin of Milano Teal. The nearest is Exotic Sea (5004-10B) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.3 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Exotic Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Milano Teal
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Milano Teal is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Milano Teal
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Milano Teal is Today's Catch (135-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Today's Catch swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Milano Teal
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Milano Teal is Capri (HGSW 1353). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Capri and you'll get the same color. See the full Capri swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Milano Teal
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Milano Teal is Riviera (DE5753) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riviera swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Milano Teal
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Milano Teal is Blue Bliss (0675) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 29) 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 →