Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Rough Ride |
| SKU | PPG1036-5 |
| Hex | #7A8687 |
| RGB | 122, 134, 135 |
| HSL | 185°, 5%, 50% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Rough Ride
With an LRV of 23, Rough Ride is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Rough Ride works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Rough Ride 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 #7A8687 in HSL space. Pair Rough Ride 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 Rough Ride Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rough Ride 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 PPG1036-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rough Ride is Software (SW 7074) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Software swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Behr, the closest color to Rough Ride is Juniper Ash (PPU12-16) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Ash swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rough Ride
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Templeton Gray (HC-161), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rough Ride without repainting risk. See the full Templeton Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rough Ride
Valspar's nearest match is Sharkfin (4007-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.6 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rough Ride without repainting risk. See the full Sharkfin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rough Ride
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rough Ride is Rough Ride (PPG1036-5). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Rough Ride and you'll get the same color. See the full Rough Ride swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rough Ride
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Felted Blue (430-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rough Ride without repainting risk. See the full Felted Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rough Ride
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rough Ride is Software (HGSW 1463) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Software swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rough Ride
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shadow Effect (DET597), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rough Ride without repainting risk. See the full Shadow Effect swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rough Ride
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Teak Cups (JG-139) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teak Cups swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rough Ride
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Rough Ride — the nearest deck color, Mole's Breath (NO. 276), is clearly different (ΔE 7.4). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1036-5 instead. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rough Ride
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Subtle Shadow (0534) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subtle Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rough Ride is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rough Ride
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Rough Ride — the nearest deck color, Evening Traveller (R015), is clearly different (ΔE 5.78). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1036-5 instead. See the full Evening Traveller swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rough Ride
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Smoking Jacket (C2-984) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoking Jacket swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rough Ride
Clare has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rough Ride
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Rough Ride — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1036-5 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rough Ride
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Rough Ride — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.66). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1036-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rough Ride
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rough Ride — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 6.68). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1036-5 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rough Ride
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Rough Ride — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 10.37). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1036-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rough Ride is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →