Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Azure Tide |
| SKU | PPG1231-6 |
| Hex | #2A9990 |
| RGB | 42, 153, 144 |
| HSL | 175°, 57%, 38% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Azure Tide
Azure Tide sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Azure Tide 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
11 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
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Azure Tide 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 #2A9990 in HSL space. Pair Azure Tide 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 Azure Tide Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Azure Tide 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 PPG1231-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Azure Tide
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Azure Tide is Turquish (SW 6939) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquish swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Azure Tide
Behr's nearest match is Plumage (MQ4-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Azure Tide without repainting risk. See the full Plumage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Azure Tide
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Azure Tide is Soft Spruce (671) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Spruce swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Azure Tide
At Valspar, the closest color to Azure Tide is Lights at Sea (V028-3) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22.5 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lights at Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Azure Tide
The closest Glidden equivalent of Azure Tide is Azure Tide (PPG1231-6). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Glidden is your counter, order Azure Tide and you'll get the same color. See the full Azure Tide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Azure Tide
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Azure Tide. The nearest is Adequate Aqua (231-5DB) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adequate Aqua swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Azure Tide
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Azure Tide. The nearest is Merry Teal (HGSW 1312) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Merry Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Azure Tide
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Azure Tide is Balinese Retreat (DEFD44) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balinese Retreat swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Azure Tide
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Azure Tide is Meringue (0696) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meringue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Azure Tide
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Azure Tide is Meringue (0696) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meringue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Azure Tide
At Kompozit, the closest color to Azure Tide is Meringue (0696) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meringue swatch →