Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Grecian Isle |
| SKU | PPG1232-6 |
| Hex | #00A59C |
| RGB | 0, 165, 156 |
| HSL | 177°, 100%, 32% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Grecian Isle
Grecian Isle 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.
Grecian Isle 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
10 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Grecian Isle 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 #00A59C in HSL space. Pair Grecian Isle 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 Grecian Isle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grecian Isle 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 PPG1232-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grecian Isle
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Grecian Isle. The nearest is Surfer (SW 6946) at ΔE 3.8 — 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 Surfer swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Grecian Isle
Behr's nearest match is Tropical Sea (HDC-MD-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Isle without repainting risk. See the full Tropical Sea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grecian Isle
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Poseidon (664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Isle without repainting risk. See the full Poseidon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Grecian Isle
Valspar's nearest match is Laguna Green (5007-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Isle without repainting risk. See the full Laguna Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Grecian Isle
The closest Glidden equivalent of Grecian Isle is Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6). 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 29 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Grecian Isle and you'll get the same color. See the full Grecian Isle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grecian Isle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grecian Isle is Mermaid Tail (131-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mermaid Tail swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grecian Isle
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Grecian Isle. The nearest is Hi Tech Turquoise (DEFD41) at ΔE 3.6 — 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grecian Isle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Grecian Isle is Pleasant Stream (0682) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Grecian Isle
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Grecian Isle. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Grecian Isle
Kompozit has no exact twin of Grecian Isle. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →