Splash Of Teal
17BG 36/333 · #38ACC0 · LRV 36 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Splash Of Teal36
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Splash Of Teal, Really?
Splash Of Teal reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Glidden 17BG 36/333 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Splash Of Teal
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Splash Of Teal 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 17BG 36/333 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 | CalypsoSW 6950 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.6 | 34 | Color page → |
| Behr | Riviera Paradise530B-7 · Behr | 1.0 | 34 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Baltimore Sky760 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 37 | Color page → |
| Valspar | The Crowd Roars!8001-38E · Valspar | 2.1 | 33 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Blue CalypsoPPG1235-5 · PPG / Glidden | 2.8 | 33 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Turquoise Waters134-6DB · Dutch Boy | 1.9 | 32 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The 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.
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 #38ACC0 in HSL space. Pair Splash Of Teal with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Splash Of Teal?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question