Sea Of Turquoise
90GG 37/212 · #70AEB2 · LRV 37 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Sea Of Turquoise37
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Sea Of Turquoise, Really?
Sea Of Turquoise reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Glidden 90GG 37/212 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sea Of Turquoise
Sea Of Turquoise 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.
How Lighting Changes Sea Of Turquoise
Sea Of Turquoise sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Most complaints about Sea Of Turquoise are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 90GG 37/212 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Reflecting PoolSW 6486 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 39 | Color page → |
| Behr | Waterscape530F-5 · Behr | 0.8 | 36 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Seaside Resort725 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 37 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sea Serenade5002-8A · Valspar | 4.2 | 37.1 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Discreet Teal333-4DB · Dutch Boy | 4.7 | 37 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Reflecting PoolHGSW 2324 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 39 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Sea Of Turquoise within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #70AEB2 in HSL space. Pair Sea Of Turquoise with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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