Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Chicago Skyline |
| SKU | 0631 |
| Hex | #9BB0BD |
| RGB | 155, 176, 189 |
| HSL | 203°, 20%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Chicago Skyline
Chicago Skyline sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Chicago Skyline is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Behr
Kompozit
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Chicago Skyline within Diamond Vogel'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 #9BB0BD in HSL space. Pair Chicago Skyline 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.
Diamond Vogel Chicago Skyline Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chicago Skyline 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 Diamond Vogel 0631 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
The closest Behr equivalent of Chicago Skyline is Rainy Sidewalk (HDC-CT-24). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Rainy Sidewalk and you'll get the same color. See the full Rainy Sidewalk swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Valspar's nearest match is Paris Gray (M329), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Paris Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Slate Blue (1648), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Slate Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dockside Blue (SW 7601), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Irogon Blue (DEC796) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is How Handsome (1040-4) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full How Handsome swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Stockholm (C2-750) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Fogged In (433-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fogged In swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Backdrop, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Chicago Skyline — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 9.04). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0631 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Chicago Skyline — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 9.87). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0631 instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →