Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Parakeet Pete |
| SKU | PPG1143-4 |
| Hex | #94B1A9 |
| RGB | 148, 177, 169 |
| HSL | 163°, 16%, 64% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Parakeet Pete
Parakeet Pete sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Parakeet Pete 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 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 Parakeet Pete 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 #94B1A9 in HSL space. Pair Parakeet Pete 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 Parakeet Pete Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Parakeet Pete 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 PPG1143-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Vintage Vessel (SW 9050), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet Pete without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Vessel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
At Behr, the closest color to Parakeet Pete is Cosmic Quest (N460-4) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cosmic Quest swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Covington Blue (HC-138), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet Pete without repainting risk. See the full Covington Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Valspar's nearest match is Gin Berry (V101-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39.4 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet Pete without repainting risk. See the full Gin Berry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Parakeet Pete is Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Parakeet Pete and you'll get the same color. See the full Parakeet Pete swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Parakeet Pete. The nearest is Silvered Teal (427-4DB) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silvered Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Salt Marshes (HGSW 2305), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet Pete without repainting risk. See the full Salt Marshes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Parakeet Pete is Heritage Blue (DET550) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heritage Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Parakeet Pete is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Parakeet Pete is Dix Blue (NO. 82) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Peg's Promise (0702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet Pete without repainting risk. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Parakeet Pete is Longfellow (H0077) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Longfellow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Rodda has no exact twin of Parakeet Pete. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
C2 Paint's nearest match is Araucana (BD25), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet Pete without repainting risk. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
At Clare, the closest color to Parakeet Pete is Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Parakeet Pete — the nearest deck color, Aberdeen (ABERDEEN), is clearly different (ΔE 10.3). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-4 instead. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Parakeet Pete. The nearest is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Parakeet Pete — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 9.24). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-4 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Parakeet Pete. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Parakeet Pete
Kompozit has no exact twin of Parakeet Pete. The nearest is Stormy Bay (0484) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →