Splash of Teal 17BG 36/333 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #38ACC0, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sarah’s Garden from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #38ACC0 · 17BG 36/333
Splash of Teal
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Splash of Teal Technical Profile
HEX Code#38ACC0
RGB56, 172, 192
Estimated LRV34.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Splash of Teal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Splash of Teal
#38ACC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#738BB8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Splash of Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Splash of Teal Room Palettes
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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
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Splash of Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Splash of Teal have?
Splash of Teal by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Splash of Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Splash of Teal are Sarah’s Garden by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Riviera Paradise by Behr (a close digital match), Bountiful Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Splash of Teal'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 Splash of Teal?
Splash of Teal has a estimated lightness value of 34.2, 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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