Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Artesian Well |
| SKU | PPG1231-5 |
| Hex | #5EB2AA |
| RGB | 94, 178, 170 |
| HSL | 174°, 35%, 53% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Artesian Well Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artesian Well 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1231-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artesian Well is Rivulet (SW 6760) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rivulet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Behr, the closest color to Artesian Well is Teal Bayou (530D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Artesian Well is Gulf Stream (670) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Stream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artesian Well
Valspar has no exact twin of Artesian Well. The nearest is Swim (5006-8A) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.9 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Swim swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Artesian Well
The closest Glidden equivalent of Artesian Well is Artesian Well (PPG1231-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Artesian Well and you'll get the same color. See the full Artesian Well swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artesian Well
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Artesian Well. The nearest is Aquatica (131-5DB) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquatica swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artesian Well
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Artesian Well. The nearest is Cotswold Green (HGSW 1304) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cotswold Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Artesian Well is Veranda (DET543) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veranda swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Artesian Well is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Artesian Well
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Veranda Blue (H0084), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian Well without repainting risk. See the full Veranda Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Artesian Well
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Artesian Well. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artesian Well
At Kompozit, the closest color to Artesian Well is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Moment swatch →