Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Congo Green |
| SKU | PPG1229-6 |
| Hex | #00A584 |
| RGB | 0, 165, 132 |
| HSL | 168°, 100%, 32% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Congo Green
Congo Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Congo Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
6 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 green from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Congo Green 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 #00A584 in HSL space. Pair Congo Green 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 Congo Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Congo Green 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 PPG1229-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Congo Green
Behr's nearest match is Tucson Teal (500B-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Congo Green without repainting risk. See the full Tucson Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Congo Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Congo Green is Albuquerque Teal (607) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Albuquerque Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Congo Green
Valspar's nearest match is Tropical Rainforest (6002-10C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25.9 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Congo Green without repainting risk. See the full Tropical Rainforest swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Congo Green
The closest Glidden equivalent of Congo Green is Congo Green (PPG1229-6). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Congo Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Congo Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Congo Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Congo Green is Cabana Stripe (130-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabana Stripe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Congo Green
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Congo Green. The nearest is Hi Tech Turquoise (DEFD41) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hi Tech Turquoise swatch →