Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Byzantine Blue |
| SKU | 50BB 32/117 |
| Hex | #9399B0 |
| RGB | 147, 153, 176 |
| HSL | 228°, 16%, 63% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Byzantine Blue
Byzantine Blue 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.
Byzantine 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 at every US brand
20 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Byzantine 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 #9399B0 in HSL space. Pair Byzantine 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 Byzantine Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Byzantine 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 50BB 32/117 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Daphne (SW 9151), is clearly different (ΔE 8.19). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Daphne swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Byzantine Blue. The nearest is Periwinkle Dusk (PMD-72) at ΔE 4.66 — 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 Periwinkle Dusk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Coastline (AF-570), is clearly different (ΔE 7.05). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Coastline swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Acier Tint (4004-3C), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Acier Tint swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Purple Surf (PPG1173-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.43). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Byzantine Blue is Purplelicious (241-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.26, 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 Purplelicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Byzantine Blue is Dipped in Violet (HGSW 2405) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dipped in Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Byzantine Blue is Bay Fog (DE5934) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Fog swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Display (JG-84), is clearly different (ΔE 11.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), is clearly different (ΔE 13.6). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Byzantine Blue. The nearest is Lavender Spectacle (1283) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Byzantine Blue. The nearest is Dusky Mood (1318) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Harbour Grey (CA195), is clearly different (ΔE 9.28). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 5.43). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 8.89). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 20.12). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 10.87). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Byzantine Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 15.36). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 32/117 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Byzantine Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Byzantine Blue. The nearest is Dusky Mood (1318) at ΔE 4.03 — 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 Dusky Mood swatch →