Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Terrarium Green |
| SKU | 10GY 48/163 |
| Hex | #B4BD9F |
| RGB | 180, 189, 159 |
| HSL | 78°, 19%, 68% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Terrarium Green
Terrarium Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Terrarium Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 green 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Terrarium 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 #B4BD9F in HSL space. Pair Terrarium 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 Terrarium Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Terrarium 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 10GY 48/163 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terrarium Green
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Terrarium Green is Colonial Revival Sea Green (SW 2825) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Colonial Revival Sea Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Terrarium Green
The closest Behr equivalent of Terrarium Green is Bonsai Pot (N340-3). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Bonsai Pot and you'll get the same color. See the full Bonsai Pot swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Terrarium Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Terrarium Green is Burgess Green (CW-485) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burgess Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Terrarium Green
Valspar's nearest match is Quiet Waters (P060), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.7 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Terrarium Green without repainting risk. See the full Quiet Waters swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Terrarium Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Terrarium Green is Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bahia Grass swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Terrarium Green
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Saged Green (326-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Terrarium Green without repainting risk. See the full Saged Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terrarium Green
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Terrarium Green is Recycled Glass (HGSW 7747) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Recycled Glass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Terrarium Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Terrarium Green is Tickled Crow (DEC780) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tickled Crow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Terrarium Green
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Terrarium Green is Whirlybird (NO. 309) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whirlybird swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Terrarium Green
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Terrarium Green. The nearest is Rediscover (0408) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rediscover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Terrarium Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Terrarium Green. The nearest is Belladonna's Leaf (0743) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Belladonna's Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Terrarium Green
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Terrarium Green is Balsam (C2-684) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balsam swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Terrarium Green
At Clare, the closest color to Terrarium Green is Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Terrarium Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Terrarium Green. The nearest is Belladonna's Leaf (0743) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Belladonna's Leaf swatch →