Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tantalizing Teal |
| SKU | 5008-10B |
| Hex | #01B79E |
| RGB | 1, 183, 158 |
| HSL | 172°, 99%, 36% |
| LRV | 36.4 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Tantalizing Teal
Tantalizing Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 36.4, 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.
Tantalizing Teal 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
6 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Tantalizing Teal 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 #01B79E in HSL space. Pair Tantalizing Teal 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 Tantalizing Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tantalizing Teal 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 5008-10B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tantalizing Teal. The nearest is Synergy (SW 6938) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 43 vs 36.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Synergy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tantalizing Teal
Behr's nearest match is Bella Vista (P470-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tantalizing Teal without repainting risk. See the full Bella Vista swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tantalizing Teal
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tantalizing Teal is Sea of Green (657) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea of Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tantalizing Teal
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tantalizing Teal is Aloha (PPG1229-5) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aloha swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tantalizing Teal
At Glidden, the closest color to Tantalizing Teal is Bright Teal Surprise (48GG 36/428) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Teal Surprise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tantalizing Teal
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tantalizing Teal is Victorian Greenhouse (DET532) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Greenhouse swatch →