Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Mediterranean Blue |
| SKU | PPG1236-7 |
| Hex | #0090A8 |
| RGB | 0, 144, 168 |
| HSL | 189°, 100%, 33% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Mediterranean Blue
With an LRV of 23, Mediterranean Blue 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.
Mediterranean Blue 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mediterranean Blue 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 #0090A8 in HSL space. Pair Mediterranean Blue 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 Mediterranean Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mediterranean Blue 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 PPG1236-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mediterranean Blue. The nearest is Impromptu (SW 6955) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impromptu swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Mediterranean Blue is Havasu (520B-7) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havasu swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Meridian Blue (761), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Blue without repainting risk. See the full Meridian Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Mediterranean Blue is Aqua Dance (5002-8B) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Dance swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Mediterranean Blue is Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Glidden is your counter, order Mediterranean Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mediterranean Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mediterranean Blue. The nearest is Surf's Up! (136-6DB) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Surf's Up! swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mediterranean Blue is Oasis (DET546) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oasis swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mediterranean Blue is Blue Bliss (0675) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Mediterranean Blue is Blue Bliss (0675). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Blue Bliss and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mediterranean Blue. The nearest is Giverny (GIVERNY) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Giverny swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mediterranean Blue
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Mediterranean Blue is Blue Bliss (0675). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Kompozit is your counter, order Blue Bliss and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →