Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Lazy River |
| SKU | PPG1148-4_1 |
| Hex | #A2BCBF |
| RGB | 162, 188, 191 |
| HSL | 186°, 18%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Lazy River
Lazy River sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Lazy River 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Clare
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Lazy River 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 #A2BCBF in HSL space. Pair Lazy River 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 Lazy River Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lazy River 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 PPG1148-4_1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Lazy River
The closest Valspar equivalent of Lazy River is Sea Star (8003-39C). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Sea Star and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea Star swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lazy River
Behr's nearest match is Oslo Blue (PPU13-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lazy River without repainting risk. See the full Oslo Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lazy River
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cape Blue (1642), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lazy River without repainting risk. See the full Cape Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lazy River
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lazy River is French Moire (SW 9056) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Moire swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lazy River
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lazy River is Elf'n Green (332-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elf'n Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lazy River
Kompozit has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Dreaming of the Day (0470) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lazy River
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Misty Morn (C2-702) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lazy River
Backdrop has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lazy River
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Bidwell Blue (DET551) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lazy River
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Lazy River. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lazy River
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Lazy River — the nearest deck color, Ocean Cruise (0477), is clearly different (ΔE 6.19). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1148-4_1 instead. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lazy River
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lazy River — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 6.77). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1148-4_1 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lazy River
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Lazy River — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 7.44). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1148-4_1 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →