Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Sanctuary |
| SKU | C2-766 |
| Hex | #759FBF |
| RGB | 117, 159, 191 |
| HSL | 206°, 37%, 60% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About C2 Paint Sanctuary
Sanctuary sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Sanctuary is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Sanctuary within C2 Paint'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 #759FBF in HSL space. Pair Sanctuary 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.
C2 Paint Sanctuary Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sanctuary 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 C2 Paint C2-766 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sanctuary
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sanctuary is Bluesy Note (SW 9064) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bluesy Note swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sanctuary
At Behr, the closest color to Sanctuary is Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jean Jacket Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sanctuary
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sanctuary. The nearest is I've Got the Blues (774) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full I've Got the Blues swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sanctuary
At Valspar, the closest color to Sanctuary is Paradise Found (8002-45D) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paradise Found swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sanctuary
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sanctuary is Blue Promise (PPG1161-4) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Promise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sanctuary
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sanctuary is Secret Cove Blue (90BG 32/199). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Secret Cove Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Secret Cove Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sanctuary
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sanctuary. The nearest is Superhero (237-6DB) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Superhero swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sanctuary
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sanctuary. The nearest is Pembroke Blue (HGSW 1394) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pembroke Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sanctuary
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wandering River (DE5850), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sanctuary without repainting risk. See the full Wandering River swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sanctuary
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sanctuary is Sea of Atlantis (0653) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sanctuary
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Sanctuary is Key West Zenith (0646). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Key West Zenith and you'll get the same color. See the full Key West Zenith swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sanctuary
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sanctuary is Key West Zenith (0646). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Key West Zenith and you'll get the same color. See the full Key West Zenith swatch →