Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Chicago Skyline |
| SKU | 0631 |
| Hex | #9BB0BD |
| RGB | 155, 176, 189 |
| HSL | 203°, 20%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Traditional Blue (70BG 41/076), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Soft Traditional Blue 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Behind Blue Eyes (HGSW 3345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Behind Blue Eyes 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Kittiwake (NO. 307), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Hirshfield's's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). 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 In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Rodda, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Sheer Clouds (R087) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sheer Clouds 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 →
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 →
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 →