Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Tint of Turquoise |
| SKU | PPG1232-5 |
| Hex | #40BFB5 |
| RGB | 64, 191, 181 |
| HSL | 175°, 50%, 50% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Tint of Turquoise
Tint of Turquoise sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Tint of Turquoise 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
10 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
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Tint of Turquoise 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 #40BFB5 in HSL space. Pair Tint of Turquoise 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 Tint of Turquoise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tint of Turquoise 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 PPG1232-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tint of Turquoise is Synergy (SW 6938) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Synergy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
At Behr, the closest color to Tint of Turquoise is Turquoise (BIC-53) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquoise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tint of Turquoise is Teal Tone (663) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Tone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
Valspar's nearest match is Seafarer (5007-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.4 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tint of Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Seafarer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
The closest Glidden equivalent of Tint of Turquoise is Tint Of Turquoise (PPG1232-5). At ΔE 0.06 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Tint Of Turquoise and you'll get the same color. See the full Tint Of Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Aquatica (131-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tint of Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Aquatica swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Tint of Turquoise. The nearest is Port Hope (DE5731) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Port Hope swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tint of Turquoise is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tint of Turquoise. The nearest is Veranda Blue (H0084) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veranda Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tint of Turquoise
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tint of Turquoise. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 36 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →