Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Catnip |
| SKU | PPG1139-4 |
| Hex | #81AA96 |
| RGB | 129, 170, 150 |
| HSL | 151°, 19%, 59% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Catnip
Catnip sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Catnip 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
13 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Catnip 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 #81AA96 in HSL space. Pair Catnip 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 Catnip Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Catnip 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 PPG1139-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Catnip
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Catnip is Verdigreen (SW 9042) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdigreen swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Catnip
Behr's nearest match is Cloud Burst (490F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Catnip without repainting risk. See the full Cloud Burst swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Catnip
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Southfield Green (HC-129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Catnip without repainting risk. See the full Southfield Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Catnip
Valspar has no exact twin of Catnip. The nearest is Phoenix Tears (8003-35D) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Phoenix Tears swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Catnip
The closest Glidden equivalent of Catnip is Catnip (PPG1139-4). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Catnip and you'll get the same color. See the full Catnip swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Catnip
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Catnip. The nearest is Glamorized Green (328-4DB) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glamorized Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Catnip
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Catnip. The nearest is Composed Teal (HGSW 2304) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Composed Teal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Catnip
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Catnip. The nearest is Calmness (0709) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calmness swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Catnip
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Catnip is Bristol Green (H0076) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bristol Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Catnip
Clare has no exact twin of Catnip. The nearest is OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full OMGreen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Catnip
Kompozit has no exact twin of Catnip. The nearest is Peg's Promise (0702) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →