Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Scarborough |
| SKU | PPG1145-5 |
| Hex | #809391 |
| RGB | 128, 147, 145 |
| HSL | 174°, 8%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Scarborough
Scarborough sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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 #809391 in HSL space. Pair Scarborough 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 Scarborough Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Scarborough 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 PPG1145-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scarborough
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Scarborough is Moody Blue (SW 6221) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Scarborough
At Behr, the closest color to Scarborough is Raindance (QE-53) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raindance swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Scarborough
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Scarborough is Sioux Falls (705) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sioux Falls swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Scarborough
At Valspar, the closest color to Scarborough is Ballroom Slippers (M343) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26.5 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ballroom Slippers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Scarborough
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Scarborough is Scarborough (PPG1145-5). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Scarborough and you'll get the same color. See the full Scarborough swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Scarborough
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Scarborough is Mapped Blue (429-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mapped Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scarborough
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Scarborough is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Scarborough
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Scarborough is Weathered Blue (DET560) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Scarborough
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Scarborough. The nearest is Silverado Sage (JG-07) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silverado Sage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Scarborough
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Scarborough — the nearest deck color, Selvedge (NO. 306), is clearly different (ΔE 5.61). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1145-5 instead. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Scarborough
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Nantucket Bay (H047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Scarborough without repainting risk. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Scarborough
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Scarborough is Lexington Blue (H0047) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lexington Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Scarborough
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Scarborough — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 5.22). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1145-5 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Scarborough
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Scarborough. The nearest is Carbon Dust (C2-968) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carbon Dust swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Scarborough
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Scarborough — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 7.74). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1145-5 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Scarborough
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Scarborough — the nearest deck color, Jules (JULES), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1145-5 instead. See the full Jules swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Scarborough
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Scarborough — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 7.97). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1145-5 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Scarborough
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Scarborough — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 6.1). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1145-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Scarborough
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Scarborough — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 6.22). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1145-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Scarborough
At Kompozit, the closest color to Scarborough is Miracle Bay (0471) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →