Glidden blue paint colors
235 blue paint colors from the Glidden deck. LRV ranges from 72 (lightest) down to 5 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
Blue is the most popular color for accent walls, kitchen islands, and front doors — and also the family with the widest spread, from pale dove-blues that read almost grey, to inky near-black navies, to saturated cobalts that read almost royal. Teal-leaning blues (the green-blue overlap) live next door in the Teal family.
All 235 blue paint colors from Glidden
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Glidden's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Glidden blue paint colors by room
24 roomsRooms where blue paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Glidden included — so you can compare Glidden blue paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
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Blue paint colors at other US brands
About Glidden blue paint colors
What Glidden Blues Actually Look Like
Glidden's blue family covers the full sweep from soft sky to deep navy. Fresh Water Blue is a light, breezy sky blue, and Blue Opal softens into a pale gray-blue that reads almost neutral. Glacier Bay Blue carries a faint periwinkle thread, while Blue Promise is a clear, classic medium blue.
The deep end brings the saturation. Rave Regatta is a bold, true cobalt blue, Mountain Slate Blue a muted denim-gray, and Victory Blue anchors the family as a deep indigo-navy. Across the range these blues run mostly cool and calm, the dependable feel-good color homeowners reach for in bedrooms and bathrooms, plus a couple of bolder picks for an accent wall or a navy front door.
How To Choose A Glidden Blue
This family spans a wide LRV range, from deep navy in single digits up to airy sky blue in the low 70s, so the number sets how light or moody the room feels. For a soft, calming wall, choose Fresh Water Blue or Blue Opal high in the range. For a grounded, classic blue, Blue Promise sits in the middle. Use a deep pick like Victory Blue or a bold Rave Regatta for an accent wall, cabinetry, or a front door.
Blue can read cold in a north-facing room, so if you want warmth, lean toward a softer gray-blue like Blue Opal rather than a crisp sky blue. Saturated blues need careful sampling since they shift with light and may take an extra coat in Glidden's budget lines. Tint a sample at the paint desk and test it on the wall before you commit.
Glidden blue paint — frequently asked questions
What is a good Glidden navy?+
Victory Blue anchors this family at an LRV near 5, reading as a deep indigo-navy that suits accent walls, cabinetry, and front doors. For a brighter statement, Rave Regatta delivers a bold true cobalt blue.
Does Glidden have a soft, calming light blue?+
Yes. Fresh Water Blue is a light, breezy sky blue near LRV 72, and Blue Opal softens into a pale gray-blue that reads almost neutral. Both make calming, easy-to-live-with colors for bedrooms and bathrooms.
Will blue look cold in my room?+
Crisp sky blues can read cool, especially in north-facing rooms with cool daylight. To keep things warmer, choose a softer gray-blue like Blue Opal instead of a bright blue, and always sample on the wall under your own light.