Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tidal Teal |
| SKU | 5006-8B |
| Hex | #3D979B |
| RGB | 61, 151, 155 |
| HSL | 183°, 44%, 42% |
| LRV | 25.5 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Tidal Teal
Tidal Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 25.5, 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.
Tidal 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Tidal 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 #3D979B in HSL space. Pair Tidal 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 Tidal Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tidal 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 5006-8B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tidal Teal
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tidal Teal. The nearest is Cloudburst (SW 6487) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tidal Teal
At Behr, the closest color to Tidal Teal is Wipeout (540D-6) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wipeout swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tidal Teal
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tidal Teal is In the Tropics (CSP-640) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Tropics swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tidal Teal
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tidal Teal is Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 25.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Fantasy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tidal Teal
At Glidden, the closest color to Tidal Teal is Niagara Reef Jade (70GG 25/242) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Niagara Reef Jade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tidal Teal
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tidal Teal. The nearest is Adequate Aqua (231-5DB) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adequate Aqua swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tidal Teal
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tidal Teal. The nearest is Cloudburst (HGSW 2323) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tidal Teal
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Siren Song (DEFD43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidal Teal without repainting risk. See the full Siren Song swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tidal Teal
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tidal Teal is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 25.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tidal Teal
Clare has no exact twin of Tidal Teal. The nearest is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tidal Teal
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tidal Teal is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →