Artesian Well
PPG1231-5 · #5EB2AA · LRV 37 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Artesian Well37
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Artesian Well, Really?
Artesian Well reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden PPG1231-5 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Artesian Well
Artesian Well 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 Artesian Well
Artesian Well sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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 Artesian Well 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1231-5 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 | RivuletSW 6760 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 33 | Color page → |
| Behr | Teal Bayou530D-6 · Behr | 2.3 | 37 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Gulf Stream670 · Benjamin Moore | 2.2 | 39 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Swim5006-8A · Valspar | 3.7 | 39.9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Artesian WellPPG1231-5 · Glidden | 0.0 | 37 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aquatica131-5DB · Dutch Boy | 3.9 | 40 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Artesian Well within PPG / 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 #5EB2AA in HSL space. Pair Artesian Well with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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