Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Biscay Bay |
| SKU | PPG1234-5 |
| Hex | #4FB3B3 |
| RGB | 79, 179, 179 |
| HSL | 180°, 40%, 51% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Biscay Bay
Biscay Bay 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.
Biscay Bay 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 Biscay Bay 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 #4FB3B3 in HSL space. Pair Biscay Bay 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 Biscay Bay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Biscay Bay 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 PPG1234-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Biscay Bay
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Biscay Bay. The nearest is Calypso (SW 6950) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calypso swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Biscay Bay
At Behr, the closest color to Biscay Bay is Teal Bayou (530D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.48, 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 Biscay Bay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Biscay Bay is Harbor Side Blue (740) — very close at ΔE 2.32, 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 Harbor Side Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Biscay Bay
Valspar has no exact twin of Biscay Bay. The nearest is Utopia Beckons (V029-2) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.8 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Utopia Beckons swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Biscay Bay
The closest Glidden equivalent of Biscay Bay is Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5). 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 Biscay Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Biscay Bay swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Biscay Bay
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Biscay Bay. The nearest is Pursuit of Teal (HGSW 1323) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pursuit of Teal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Biscay Bay
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Biscay Bay. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Biscay Bay
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Biscay Bay. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Biscay Bay
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Biscay Bay. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 3.56 — 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 Biscay Bay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Biscay Bay. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →