Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Chalky Blue |
| SKU | PPG1153-5 |
| Hex | #7B8F99 |
| RGB | 123, 143, 153 |
| HSL | 200°, 13%, 54% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Chalky Blue
Chalky Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Chalky Blue 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
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 gray 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 Chalky 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 #7B8F99 in HSL space. Pair Chalky 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 Chalky Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chalky 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 PPG1153-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Blue — the nearest deck color, Moody Blue (SW 6221), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1153-5 instead. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Chalky Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Chalky Blue is Magnetic Gray (N500-5) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magnetic Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chalky Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Chalky Blue is Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wild Blue Yonder and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Blue Yonder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Cottage Door (8004-38E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Chalky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cottage Door swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chalky Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Chalky Blue is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Chalky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chalky Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chalky Blue is Streamed Blue (335-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Streamed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chalky Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Blue — the nearest deck color, Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1153-5 instead. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Chalky Blue. The nearest is Weathered Blue (DET560) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Blue — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 5.02). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1153-5 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chalky Blue
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Chalky Blue is Selvedge (NO. 306). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Selvedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Chalky Blue. The nearest is Nantucket Bay (H047) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chalky Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Chalky Blue is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Blue — the nearest deck color, Steel (CA194), is clearly different (ΔE 5.38). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1153-5 instead. See the full Steel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chalky Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Ravine (C2-731), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chalky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ravine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Blue — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 10.32). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1153-5 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Portola Paints's nearest match is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Chalky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Blue — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.81). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1153-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Chalky Blue
The closest Backdrop equivalent of Chalky Blue is Polly Wants (BD-PW). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). If Backdrop is your counter, order Polly Wants and you'll get the same color. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Chalky Blue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Blue — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 10.96). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1153-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chalky Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chalky Blue is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →