Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Lucky Shamrock |
| SKU | PPG1146-6 |
| Hex | #487B7B |
| RGB | 72, 123, 123 |
| HSL | 180°, 26%, 38% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Lucky Shamrock
With an LRV of 17, Lucky Shamrock is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Lucky Shamrock works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Lucky Shamrock 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 #487B7B in HSL space. Pair Lucky Shamrock 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 Lucky Shamrock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lucky Shamrock 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 PPG1146-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Grand Canal (SW 6488) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grand Canal swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At Behr, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Tornado Season (S450-6) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tornado Season swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Pacific Rim (678) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pacific Rim swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Valspar has no exact twin of Lucky Shamrock. The nearest is Sky Space (5001-6B) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.9 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sky Space swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
The closest Glidden equivalent of Lucky Shamrock is Lucky Shamrock (PPG1146-6). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If Glidden is your counter, order Lucky Shamrock and you'll get the same color. See the full Lucky Shamrock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Laka Blue (332-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lucky Shamrock without repainting risk. See the full Laka Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Turquoise Cay (HGSW 2322) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquoise Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lucky Shamrock. The nearest is Mysterious Blue (DE5768) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mysterious Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lucky Shamrock
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Lucky Shamrock is Vardo (NO. 288) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vardo swatch →