Riviera Paradise
PPG1233-7 · #009A9F · LRV 26 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Riviera Paradise26
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Riviera Paradise, Really?
Riviera Paradise reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden PPG1233-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Riviera Paradise
Riviera Paradise 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.
How Lighting Changes Riviera Paradise
Riviera Paradise sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Most complaints about Riviera Paradise are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1233-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | BiscaySW 6940 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 27 | Color page → |
| Behr | Island DreamMQ4-20 · Behr | 1.2 | 25 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | San Jose Blue741 · Benjamin Moore | 1.7 | 28 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Blue BoleroP066 · Valspar | 1.6 | 25.5 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Riviera ParadisePPG1233-7 · Glidden | 0.4 | 26 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Balinese RetreatDEFD44 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.5 | 26 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Riviera Paradise within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #009A9F in HSL space. Pair Riviera Paradise with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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