Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Smoky Emerald |
| SKU | PPG1143-6 |
| Hex | #4C726B |
| RGB | 76, 114, 107 |
| HSL | 169°, 20%, 37% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Smoky Emerald
With an LRV of 15, Smoky Emerald is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Smoky Emerald 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 Smoky Emerald 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 #4C726B in HSL space. Pair Smoky Emerald 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 Smoky Emerald Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Emerald 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 PPG1143-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Emerald is Raging Sea (SW 6474) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raging Sea swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Behr has no exact twin of Smoky Emerald. The nearest is Chelsea Garden (MQ6-39) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chelsea Garden swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smoky Emerald is Verdigris (685) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdigris swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
At Valspar, the closest color to Smoky Emerald is Idyllic Island (P063) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.3 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Idyllic Island swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoky Emerald is Smoky Emerald (PPG1143-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Emerald and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Emerald swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Hidden Garden (330-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Emerald without repainting risk. See the full Hidden Garden swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Emerald is Cloverfields (HGSW 2302) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloverfields swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Smoky Emerald is Stone Bridge (DE5747) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Bridge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Aspen Leaf (JG-71), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Aspen Leaf swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Inchyra Blue (NO. 289), is clearly different (ΔE 9.16). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Smoky Emerald. The nearest is Plateau (0704) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plateau swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Smoky Emerald. The nearest is Micropolis (0472) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Micropolis swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Western Juniper (CA186), is clearly different (ΔE 9.41). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Western Juniper swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Morris Green (C2-678), is clearly different (ΔE 8.38). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Morris Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65), is clearly different (ΔE 7.89). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT), is clearly different (ΔE 13.53). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Olive (OLIVE), is clearly different (ΔE 19.1). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Olive swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 14.33). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Emerald — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 17.72). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1143-6 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Emerald
Kompozit has no exact twin of Smoky Emerald. The nearest is Micropolis (0472) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Micropolis swatch →