Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tidepool Wonder |
| SKU | M333 |
| Hex | #789292 |
| RGB | 120, 146, 146 |
| HSL | 180°, 11%, 52% |
| LRV | 26.5 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Tidepool Wonder
Tidepool Wonder sits in the mid-range at LRV 26.5, 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.
Tidepool Wonder 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
15 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Tidepool Wonder 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 #789292 in HSL space. Pair Tidepool Wonder 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 Tidepool Wonder Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tidepool Wonder 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 M333 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Moody Blue (SW 6221), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidepool Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
At Behr, the closest color to Tidepool Wonder is Raindance (QE-53) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raindance swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tidepool Wonder is Hemlock (719) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemlock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tidepool Wonder is Scarborough (PPG1145-5) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scarborough swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
At Glidden, the closest color to Tidepool Wonder is Scarborough (PPG1145-5) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scarborough swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mapped Blue (429-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidepool Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Mapped Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidepool Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tidepool Wonder is Weathered Blue (DET560) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Berrington Blue (NO. 14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidepool Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Berrington Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tidepool Wonder is Nantucket Bay (H047) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Tidepool Wonder is Miracle Bay (0471). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26.5). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Miracle Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tidepool Wonder
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Tidepool Wonder is Miracle Bay (0471). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.5). If Kompozit is your counter, order Miracle Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →