Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Teal Bayou |
| SKU | PPG1147-5 |
| Hex | #56A2A0 |
| RGB | 86, 162, 160 |
| HSL | 178°, 31%, 49% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Teal Bayou
Teal Bayou sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Teal Bayou 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 by brand
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Teal Bayou 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 #56A2A0 in HSL space. Pair Teal Bayou 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 Teal Bayou Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Teal Bayou 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 PPG1147-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Teal Bayou
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Teal Bayou. The nearest is Rivulet (SW 6760) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rivulet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Teal Bayou
The closest Behr equivalent of Teal Bayou is Oarsman Blue (S450-5). 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 31 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Oarsman Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Oarsman Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Teal Bayou
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Teal Bayou is Majestic Blue (2051-40) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Majestic Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Teal Bayou
Valspar has no exact twin of Teal Bayou. The nearest is Smoky Mountain Spring (V067-4) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.1 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Mountain Spring swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Teal Bayou
The closest Glidden equivalent of Teal Bayou is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Glidden is your counter, order Teal Bayou and you'll get the same color. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Teal Bayou
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Teal Bayou. The nearest is Western Green (233-6DB) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Western Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Teal Bayou
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Teal Bayou is Montego Bay (DE5739) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Montego Bay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Teal Bayou
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cold North (0688), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Teal Bayou without repainting risk. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Teal Bayou
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cold North (0688), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Teal Bayou without repainting risk. See the full Cold North swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Teal Bayou
At Clare, the closest color to Teal Bayou is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Teal Bayou
Kompozit's nearest match is Cold North (0688), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Teal Bayou without repainting risk. See the full Cold North swatch →