Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Jamaican Sea |
| SKU | PPG1236-6 |
| Hex | #26A5B9 |
| RGB | 38, 165, 185 |
| HSL | 188°, 66%, 44% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Jamaican Sea
Jamaican Sea sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Jamaican Sea 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Jamaican Sea 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 #26A5B9 in HSL space. Pair Jamaican Sea 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 Jamaican Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jamaican Sea 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 PPG1236-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jamaican Sea is Jamaica Bay (SW 6781). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Jamaica Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaica Bay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
At Behr, the closest color to Jamaican Sea is Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Waters swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Jamaican Sea is Bahaman Sea Blue (2055-40) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bahaman Sea Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Valspar's nearest match is Marrakech Mile (M249), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamaican Sea without repainting risk. See the full Marrakech Mile swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
The closest Glidden equivalent of Jamaican Sea is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Jamaican Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turquoise Waters (134-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamaican Sea without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise Waters swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jamaican Sea is Blue Bicycle (HGSW 1343). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Bicycle and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Bicycle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Jamaican Sea is Riviera (DE5753) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riviera swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Jamaican Sea. The nearest is Lobster (NO. CB7) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Jamaican Sea is Sarah's Garden (0674) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamaican Sea without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Jamaican Sea
Kompozit's nearest match is Sarah's Garden (0674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamaican Sea without repainting risk. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →