Splash of Teal 17BG 36/333 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #38ACC0, 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.
Ref. #38ACC0 · 17BG 36/333
Splash of Teal
34%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Splash of Teal Technical Profile
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Splash of Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Splash of Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSplash of Teal
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSarah’s Garden
Sarah’s Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Riviera Paradise
Behr
Nearly identical
Baltimore Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sarah's Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Turquoise Waters
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
The Crowd Roars!
Valspar
Very similar
Jamaica Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water Baby
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sailing Ship
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Splash of Teal
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
Pure 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
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 Splash of Teal.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Splash of Teal in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Riviera Paradise by Behr (a near-identical match), Bountiful Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Splash of Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.