Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Sea Of Turquoise |
| SKU | 90GG 37/212 |
| Hex | #70AEB2 |
| RGB | 112, 174, 178 |
| HSL | 184°, 30%, 57% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
9 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
C2 Paint
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Sea Of Turquoise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sea Of Turquoise 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 37/212 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Of Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Reflecting Pool (SW 6486), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Of Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Reflecting Pool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sea Of Turquoise
The closest Behr equivalent of Sea Of Turquoise is Waterscape (530F-5). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Waterscape and you'll get the same color. See the full Waterscape swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sea Of Turquoise
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sea Of Turquoise is Seaside Resort (725) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seaside Resort swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sea Of Turquoise
Valspar has no exact twin of Sea Of Turquoise. The nearest is Sea Serenade (5002-8A) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.1 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea Serenade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sea Of Turquoise
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sea Of Turquoise. The nearest is Discreet Teal (333-4DB) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Discreet Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Of Turquoise
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Reflecting Pool (HGSW 2324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Of Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Reflecting Pool swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sea Of Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sea Of Turquoise. The nearest is Watson Lake (DE5766) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watson Lake swatch →