Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Riffin' on Green |
| SKU | M353 |
| Hex | #9EBCB2 |
| RGB | 158, 188, 178 |
| HSL | 160°, 18%, 68% |
| LRV | 46.5 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Riffin' on Green
Riffin' on Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.5, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Riffin' on Green 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
16 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
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Riffin' on Green 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 #9EBCB2 in HSL space. Pair Riffin' on Green 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 Riffin' on Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Riffin' on Green 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 M353 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Festoon Aqua (SW 19) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Festoon Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At Behr, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Spring Stream (PPU12-07) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Stream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Appalachian Trail (633) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Appalachian Trail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pitter Patter swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
Glidden has no exact twin of Riffin' on Green. The nearest is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Elf'n Green (332-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elf'n Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Worn Turquoise (HGSW 2315) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worn Turquoise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Pistachio Ice Cream (DE5717) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pistachio Ice Cream swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Texas Summer (JG-64) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Powder Blue (NO. 23) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Riffin' on Green. The nearest is Lucinda (H0042) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
Rodda has no exact twin of Riffin' on Green. The nearest is Verdigris (CA185) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Riffin' on Green. The nearest is Misty Morn (C2-702) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
Clare has no exact twin of Riffin' on Green. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Riffin' on Green is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
Kompozit's nearest match is Plunge (0701), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Riffin' on Green without repainting risk. See the full Plunge swatch →