Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Meringue |
| SKU | 0696 |
| Hex | #009C8E |
| RGB | 0, 156, 142 |
| HSL | 175°, 100%, 31% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Hirshfield's Meringue
Meringue sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Meringue 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
10 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Meringue within Hirshfield's'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 #009C8E in HSL space. Pair Meringue 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.
Hirshfield's Meringue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Meringue 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 Hirshfield's 0696 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Meringue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Turquish (SW 6939), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meringue without repainting risk. See the full Turquish swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Meringue
Behr's nearest match is Plumage (MQ4-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meringue without repainting risk. See the full Plumage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Meringue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Meringue. The nearest is Cayman Lagoon (2046-30) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cayman Lagoon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Meringue
At Valspar, the closest color to Meringue is Laguna Green (5007-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laguna Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Meringue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Meringue is Azure Tide (PPG1231-6) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azure Tide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Meringue
At Glidden, the closest color to Meringue is Azure Tide (PPG1231-6) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azure Tide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Meringue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Meringue is Mermaid Tail (131-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mermaid Tail swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Meringue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Meringue is Reef Encounter (DE5733) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 21 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reef Encounter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Meringue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Meringue (0696), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Meringue without repainting risk. See the full Meringue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Meringue
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Meringue is Meringue (0696). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). If Kompozit is your counter, order Meringue and you'll get the same color. See the full Meringue swatch →