Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Rough Ride |
| SKU | PPG1036-5 |
| Hex | #7B8787 |
| RGB | 123, 135, 135 |
| HSL | 180°, 5%, 51% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Rough Ride
With an LRV of 23, Rough Ride is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Rough Ride 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
15 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Rough Ride 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 #7B8787 in HSL space. Pair Rough Ride 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 Rough Ride Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rough Ride 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 PPG1036-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rough Ride
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Software (SW 7074) at ΔE 3.76 — 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 Software swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Behr, the closest color to Rough Ride is Juniper Ash (PPU12-16) — very close at ΔE 2.24, 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 Juniper Ash swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rough Ride
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Georgetown Gray (ES-77), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rough Ride without repainting risk. See the full Georgetown Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Valspar, the closest color to Rough Ride is Sharkfin (4007-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.6 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sharkfin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rough Ride
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rough Ride is Rough Ride (PPG1036-5). At ΔE 0.66 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 Rough Ride and you'll get the same color. See the full Rough Ride swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rough Ride is Felted Blue (430-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.16, 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 Felted Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rough Ride
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Software (HGSW 1463) at ΔE 3.76 — 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 Software swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rough Ride
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shadow Effect (DET597), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rough Ride without repainting risk. See the full Shadow Effect swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rough Ride
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Teak Cups (JG-139) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teak Cups swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rough Ride is De Nimes (NO. 299) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rough Ride
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Subtle Shadow (0534) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subtle Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rough Ride is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rough Ride
Clare has no exact twin of Rough Ride. The nearest is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Irony swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rough Ride
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rough Ride is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →