Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Prince Edward Teal |
| SKU | 90GG 42/171 |
| Hex | #84B6B9 |
| RGB | 132, 182, 185 |
| HSL | 183°, 27%, 62% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Prince Edward Teal
Prince Edward Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Prince Edward 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
13 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
Magnolia Home
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Prince Edward 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 #84B6B9 in HSL space. Pair Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Prince Edward 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 90GG 42/171 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Prince Edward Teal is Ebbtide (SW 6493) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ebbtide swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
At Behr, the closest color to Prince Edward Teal is Aqua Gray (BNC-18) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
Valspar has no exact twin of Prince Edward Teal. The nearest is Carnival Glass (8002-35D) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carnival Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Prince Edward Teal. The nearest is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Prince Edward Teal. The nearest is North Haven (334-4DB) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Haven swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Prince Edward Teal is El Caribe (HGSW 2334) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Caribe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Prince Edward Teal. The nearest is More Water Please (DEFD55) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full More Water Please swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Prince Edward Teal is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) 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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Prince Edward Teal. The nearest is Araucana (BD25) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
At Clare, the closest color to Prince Edward Teal is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Prince Edward Teal
Kompozit has no exact twin of Prince Edward Teal. The nearest is Trisha's Eyes (0666) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →