Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Nautical Star |
| SKU | PPG1036-3 |
| Hex | #AAB5B7 |
| RGB | 170, 181, 183 |
| HSL | 189°, 8%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Nautical Star
Nautical Star sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Nautical Star is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Nautical Star 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 #AAB5B7 in HSL space. Pair Nautical Star 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 Nautical Star Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nautical Star 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 PPG1036-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nautical Star
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Jubilee (SW 6248), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nautical Star without repainting risk. See the full Jubilee swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nautical Star
Behr's nearest match is Bay View (ECC-22-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nautical Star without repainting risk. See the full Bay View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nautical Star
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nautical Star is Marina Gray (1599) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marina Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nautical Star
Valspar's nearest match is Wheels Up! (V117-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.7 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Nautical Star without repainting risk. See the full Wheels Up! swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nautical Star
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Nautical Star is Nautical Star (PPG1036-3). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Nautical Star and you'll get the same color. See the full Nautical Star swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nautical Star
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Nautical Star is Timber Wolf (430-3DB). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Timber Wolf and you'll get the same color. See the full Timber Wolf swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nautical Star
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sea Island Cotton (HGSW 3365), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nautical Star without repainting risk. See the full Sea Island Cotton swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nautical Star
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Yreka! (DET594), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nautical Star without repainting risk. See the full Yreka! swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nautical Star
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Nautical Star is Rainy Days (JG-01) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nautical Star
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Nautical Star. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nautical Star
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nautical Star. The nearest is Vinal Haven (H0144) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vinal Haven swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nautical Star
Rodda's nearest match is Zinc (CA193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nautical Star without repainting risk. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nautical Star
C2 Paint's nearest match is Silver Screen (C2-974), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nautical Star without repainting risk. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Nautical Star
At Backdrop, the closest color to Nautical Star is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Nautical Star
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Nautical Star. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nautical Star
Kompozit has no exact twin of Nautical Star. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →