Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Summer Shower Green |
| SKU | 70GG 45/052 |
| Hex | #AAB7B7 |
| RGB | 170, 183, 183 |
| HSL | 180°, 8%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Summer Shower Green
Summer Shower Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Summer Shower Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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 Summer Shower Green 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 #AAB7B7 in HSL space. Pair Summer Shower Green 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 Summer Shower Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Summer Shower Green 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 70GG 45/052 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Jubilee (SW 6248) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jubilee swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At Behr, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Gray Wool (MQ6-4) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Wool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Summer Shower Green. The nearest is Celtic Blue (ES-31) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Celtic Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Valspar's nearest match is Flock of Seagulls (T674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.4 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Shower Green without repainting risk. See the full Flock of Seagulls swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Nautical Star (PPG1036-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Shower Green without repainting risk. See the full Nautical Star swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Elegant Gray (429-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Shower Green without repainting risk. See the full Elegant Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Sea Island Cotton (HGSW 3365) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Island Cotton swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Bidwell Blue (DET551) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rainy Days (JG-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Shower Green without repainting risk. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Summer Shower Green. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Summer Shower Green — the nearest deck color, Cystern (0511), is clearly different (ΔE 5.06). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 45/052 instead. See the full Cystern swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At Rodda, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Patina (CA190) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Summer Shower Green is Silver Screen (C2-974). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Silver Screen and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Summer Shower Green — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 8.87). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 45/052 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Summer Shower Green — the nearest deck color, Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.15). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 45/052 instead. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At Backdrop, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Summer Shower Green — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 5.98). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70GG 45/052 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Summer Shower Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Summer Shower Green is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →