Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Later Gator |
| SKU | 8001-35G |
| Hex | #018077 |
| RGB | 1, 128, 119 |
| HSL | 176°, 98%, 25% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Later Gator
With an LRV of 16, Later Gator is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Later Gator 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
7 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Later Gator 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 #018077 in HSL space. Pair Later Gator 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 Later Gator Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Later Gator 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 8001-35G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Later Gator
The closest Behr equivalent of Later Gator is Green Garlands (HDC-WR14-9). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). If Behr is your counter, order Green Garlands and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Garlands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Later Gator
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Later Gator. The nearest is Lucky Shamrock (609) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lucky Shamrock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Later Gator
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Romantic Isle (PPG1231-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Later Gator without repainting risk. See the full Romantic Isle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Later Gator
Glidden's nearest match is Romantic Isle (PPG1231-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Later Gator without repainting risk. See the full Romantic Isle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Later Gator
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Later Gator is Navajo Turquoise (DET547) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Navajo Turquoise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Later Gator
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Blue Winged Teal (H0086), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Later Gator without repainting risk. See the full Blue Winged Teal swatch →