Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Meringue |
| SKU | 0696 |
| Hex | #009C8E |
| RGB | 0, 156, 142 |
| HSL | 175°, 100%, 31% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| 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 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Meringue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Merry Teal (HGSW 1312), is clearly different (ΔE 5.96). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Merry Teal 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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Meringue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Spontaneous (JG-70), is clearly different (ΔE 13.14). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Spontaneous swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Meringue
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Vardo (NO. 288), is clearly different (ΔE 13.72). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Vardo 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Meringue
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Verde (R058), is clearly different (ΔE 15.48). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Verde swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Meringue
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Churchill (C2-730), is clearly different (ΔE 9.94). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Meringue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 8.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Meringue
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 18.94). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Meringue
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Florence (FLORENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 7.43). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Florence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Meringue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 19.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Meringue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Meringue — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 20.32). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0696 instead. See the full Country Gray 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 →