Bright Teal Surprise 48GG 36/428 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #00B4A3, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea of Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00B4A3 · 48GG 36/428
Bright Teal Surprise
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bright Teal Surprise Technical Profile
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Bright Teal Surprise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bright Teal Surprise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBright Teal Surprise
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSea of Green
Sea of Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lagoon
Behr
Very similar
Indian Necklace
Vista Paint
Very similar
Island Moment
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tantalizing Teal
Valspar
Very similar
Aquatica
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hi Tech Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deep Teal
Kilz
Very similar
Jargon Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bright Teal Surprise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bright Teal Surprise
#00B4A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2E81B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bright Teal Surprise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bright Teal Surprise Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Bright Teal Surprise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bright Teal Surprise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bright Teal Surprise have?
Bright Teal Surprise by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bright Teal Surprise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bright Teal Surprise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright Teal Surprise are Sea of Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lagoon by Behr (a very close match), Empress Teal by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bright Teal Surprise's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bright Teal Surprise?
Bright Teal Surprise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bright Teal Surprise's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.