Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Riffin' on Green |
| SKU | M353 |
| Hex | #9EBCB2 |
| RGB | 158, 188, 178 |
| HSL | 160°, 18%, 68% |
| LRV | 46.5 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| 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 at every US brand
10 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 44 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 →
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 46 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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Riffin' on Green. The nearest is Green Blue (NO. 84) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Riffin' on Green. The nearest is Holly Glen (1144-4) 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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Riffin' on Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Riffin' on Green — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.56). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Valspar M353 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →