Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Splash Of Teal |
| SKU | 17BG 36/333 |
| Hex | #38ACC0 |
| RGB | 56, 172, 192 |
| HSL | 189°, 55%, 49% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Splash Of Teal
Splash Of Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Splash Of Teal 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
12 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Splash Of Teal 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 #38ACC0 in HSL space. Pair Splash Of Teal 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 Splash Of Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Splash Of Teal 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 17BG 36/333 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Splash Of Teal. The nearest is Calypso (SW 6950) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calypso swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
The closest Behr equivalent of Splash Of Teal is Riviera Paradise (530B-7). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Riviera Paradise and you'll get the same color. See the full Riviera Paradise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Baltimore Sky (760), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Splash Of Teal without repainting risk. See the full Baltimore Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
At Valspar, the closest color to Splash Of Teal is The Crowd Roars! (8001-38E) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Crowd Roars! swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Splash Of Teal is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turquoise Waters (134-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Splash Of Teal without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise Waters swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Splash Of Teal is September Skies (HGSW 1333) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full September Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Splash Of Teal is Lobster (NO. CB7) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Splash Of Teal is Sarah's Garden (0674). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sarah's Garden and you'll get the same color. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Splash Of Teal without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Splash Of Teal
Kompozit's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Splash Of Teal without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →