Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Boudoir Blue |
| SKU | PPG1244-4 |
| Hex | #7EA3D2 |
| RGB | 126, 163, 210 |
| HSL | 214°, 48%, 66% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Boudoir Blue
Boudoir Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Boudoir Blue 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
12 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
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Boudoir Blue within Glidden'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 #7EA3D2 in HSL space. Pair Boudoir Blue 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.
Glidden Boudoir Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Boudoir Blue 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 Glidden PPG1244-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
Behr's nearest match is Blueberry Buckle (600F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Boudoir Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blueberry Buckle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Boudoir Blue. The nearest is Nova Scotia Blue (796) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nova Scotia Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Paula Loves Paris (V036-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Boudoir Blue without repainting risk. See the full Paula Loves Paris swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Boudoir Blue is Boudoir Blue (PPG1244-4). At ΔE 0.19 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Boudoir Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Boudoir Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Boudoir Blue is Blue Cue (DE5892) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Cue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Boudoir Blue. The nearest is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Area Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Boudoir Blue. The nearest is Acapulco Dive (0639) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Boudoir Blue is Blue Parlor (0610) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 43 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Parlor swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Boudoir Blue is Blue Persuasion (C2-767) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Boudoir Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Boudoir Blue is Blue Parlor (0610) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Parlor swatch →