Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Pitter Patter |
| SKU | PPG1142-4 |
| Hex | #9BC2BD |
| RGB | 155, 194, 189 |
| HSL | 172°, 24%, 68% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Pitter Patter
Pitter Patter sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Pitter Patter 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 Pitter Patter 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 #9BC2BD in HSL space. Pair Pitter Patter 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 Pitter Patter Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pitter Patter 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 PPG1142-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pitter Patter
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pitter Patter is Aquaverde (SW 9051) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquaverde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Behr's nearest match is Bucolic Blue (BXC-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pitter Patter without repainting risk. See the full Bucolic Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Anderson Blue (CW-565), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pitter Patter without repainting risk. See the full Anderson Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Pitter Patter — the nearest deck color, Sea Star (8003-39C), is clearly different (ΔE 5.69). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1142-4 instead. See the full Sea Star swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pitter Patter
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pitter Patter is Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pitter Patter and you'll get the same color. See the full Pitter Patter swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pitter Patter. The nearest is Emerald Tint (330-3DB) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emerald Tint swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pitter Patter
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pitter Patter is Worn Turquoise (HGSW 2315) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worn Turquoise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Pitter Patter — the nearest deck color, Tranquil Teal (DE5703), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1142-4 instead. See the full Tranquil Teal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Pitter Patter. The nearest is Texas Summer (JG-64) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pitter Patter. The nearest is Blue Ground (NO. 210) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ground swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pitter Patter
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pitter Patter is Stillwater (0687) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pitter Patter
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pitter Patter is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Pitter Patter — the nearest deck color, Shimmering Wave (R086), is clearly different (ΔE 8.12). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1142-4 instead. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pitter Patter
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pitter Patter is A Cappella (C2-717) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pitter Patter — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 12.23). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1142-4 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Pitter Patter — the nearest deck color, Costa (COSTA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.65). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1142-4 instead. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Pitter Patter. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pitter Patter — the nearest deck color, Lost in the 80s (BD-LO), is clearly different (ΔE 10.63). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1142-4 instead. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pitter Patter
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Pitter Patter — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 14.24). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1142-4 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pitter Patter
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pitter Patter is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →