Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Carnival Glass |
| SKU | 8002-35D |
| Hex | #8BB6AE |
| RGB | 139, 182, 174 |
| HSL | 169°, 23%, 63% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Carnival Glass
Carnival Glass 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.
Carnival Glass 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
14 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Carnival Glass within Valspar'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 #8BB6AE in HSL space. Pair Carnival Glass 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.
Valspar Carnival Glass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Carnival Glass 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 Valspar 8002-35D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carnival Glass
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Carnival Glass. The nearest is Spearmint (SW 6465) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spearmint swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Carnival Glass
Behr's nearest match is October Sky (N440-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Carnival Glass without repainting risk. See the full October Sky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Carnival Glass
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Carnival Glass is Covington Blue (HC-138) — very close at ΔE 2.23, 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 Covington Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Carnival Glass
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Carnival Glass without repainting risk. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Carnival Glass
Glidden's nearest match is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Carnival Glass without repainting risk. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Carnival Glass
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Lady Liberty (231-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Carnival Glass without repainting risk. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carnival Glass
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Carnival Glass. The nearest is Varigated Vinca (HGSW 2295) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Varigated Vinca swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Carnival Glass
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Treetop (DE5710), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Carnival Glass without repainting risk. See the full Treetop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Carnival Glass
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Carnival Glass is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Carnival Glass
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Carnival Glass. The nearest is Peg's Promise (0702) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Carnival Glass
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Carnival Glass. The nearest is Longfellow (H0077) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Longfellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Carnival Glass
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Carnival Glass is Araucana (BD25) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Carnival Glass
At Clare, the closest color to Carnival Glass is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →