Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Bimini Blue |
| SKU | PPG1235-7 |
| Hex | #007B91 |
| RGB | 0, 123, 145 |
| HSL | 189°, 100%, 28% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Bimini Blue
With an LRV of 16, Bimini Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Bimini Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
8 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Bimini Blue 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 #007B91 in HSL space. Pair Bimini Blue 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 Bimini Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bimini Blue 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 PPG1235-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bimini Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bimini Blue. The nearest is Briny (SW 6775) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Briny swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bimini Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Bimini Blue. The nearest is Caribe (PPU13-01) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caribe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bimini Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Caribbean Blue Water (2055-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bimini Blue without repainting risk. See the full Caribbean Blue Water swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bimini Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Bimini Blue is Parrot Flight (8002-40F). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Valspar is your counter, order Parrot Flight and you'll get the same color. See the full Parrot Flight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bimini Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Bimini Blue is Bimini Blue (PPG1235-7). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Glidden is your counter, order Bimini Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bimini Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bimini Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bimini Blue. The nearest is Right As Rain (HGSW 1332) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Right As Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bimini Blue
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Bimini Blue is By the Bayou (DE5782). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order By the Bayou and you'll get the same color. See the full By the Bayou swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bimini Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Bimini Blue. The nearest is Sublime (PNT100-DP-45) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sublime swatch →