Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Green Turquoise |
| SKU | 8004-26D |
| Hex | #A6A290 |
| RGB | 166, 162, 144 |
| HSL | 49°, 11%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Green Turquoise
Green Turquoise sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Green Turquoise is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Green Turquoise 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 #A6A290 in HSL space. Pair Green 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.
Valspar Green Turquoise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Green 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 Valspar 8004-26D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Western Reserve (SW 9597) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Western Reserve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Behr's nearest match is Espresso Martini (N210-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Green Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Espresso Martini swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Chateau (CSP-140) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At Glidden, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Poised Neutral (440-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Whale Watching (DET512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Green Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Whale Watching swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Green Turquoise. The nearest is Wood Shadow (0205) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Green Turquoise. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Rodda has no exact twin of Green Turquoise. The nearest is Bay Leaf (CA142) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Green Turquoise
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Green Turquoise is Quahog (C2-908). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Quahog and you'll get the same color. See the full Quahog swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Green Turquoise. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Green Turquoise. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Green Turquoise
At Backdrop, the closest color to Green Turquoise is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Green Turquoise. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Green Turquoise
Kompozit has no exact twin of Green Turquoise. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →