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Glidden Charisma Blue30BB 39/165 · #95A7C6 · LRV 39

Charisma Blue reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Glidden 30BB 39/165 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN CHARISMA BLUE
RGB 149, 167, 198LRV 39

Color spec

BrandGlidden
NameCharisma Blue
SKU30BB 39/165
Hex#95A7C6
RGB149, 167, 198
HSL218°, 30%, 68%
LRV39
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Glidden Charisma Blue

Charisma Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.

Charisma 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.46
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6969 · #9FABCF · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 41
SW 6528 · #8EA9C2 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 38
SW 6535 · #99A7B8 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 38

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.84
All blue at Behr →
PPU15-13 · #92A6C5 · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 37
MQ5-17 · #9DABC7 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 40
PPU14-08 · #91A7BD · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 37
PPU14-8 · #91A7BD · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 37

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-520 · #8EA3C5 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 38
1433 · #93A0BD · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 36
830 · #93A6BE · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 38
CC-936 · #93A6BE · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 38

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.34
All blue at Valspar →
4003-7C · #8DA6CA · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 37.3
4002-8A · #98A0C1 · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 35.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
1166-4 · #99AAC8 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 40
PPG1166-4 · #99AAC8 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 40

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All blue at Dutch Boy →
241-3DB · #96A4BE · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 37
339-4DB · #97A6BA · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 37
242-3DB · #9CA3BB · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 37
239-4DB · #8EA9C2 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 38
HGSW 1385 · #8EA9C2 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 38
HGSW 6528 · #8EA9C2 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 38
HGSW 2395 · #99A7B8 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 38
HGSW 6535 · #99A7B8 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 38

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.58
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5899 · #99A8C9 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 13
DE5878 · #8FAACA · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 36
DE5913 · #979FBF · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 33

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0596 · #9AAFD2 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 42
0617 · #89A5C2 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 36

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0596 · #95AED1 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 43

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.25
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-767 · #8BA7C8 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 37
BD12 · #9CA9BA · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 39

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All blue at Kompozit →
0596 · #95AED1 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 41

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Charisma Blue within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

50BB 39/146 · LRV 39
PPG1166-4 · LRV 40
30BB 39/122 · LRV 39
PPG1160-4 · LRV 37
70BG 38/143 · LRV 38
10BB 42/159 · LRV 42

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #95A7C6 in HSL space. Pair Charisma Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#95A7C6 + #C6B495
TRIADIC
#95A7C6 · #C695A7 · #A7C695
ANALOGOUS
#95C0C6 · #95A7C6 · #9C95C6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.44:1fail
Sample text on black
8.62:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Charisma Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Charisma 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 30BB 39/165 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Charisma Blue

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Charisma Blue. The nearest is Cosmos (SW 6528) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmos swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Charisma Blue

The closest Behr equivalent of Charisma Blue is Blue Hydrangea (PPU15-13). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Blue Hydrangea and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Hydrangea swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Charisma Blue

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Charisma Blue is Harlequin Blue (830) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harlequin Blue swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Charisma Blue

At Valspar, the closest color to Charisma Blue is Heartsong (4003-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.3 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heartsong swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Charisma Blue

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Charisma Blue is Easter Egg (1166-4). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Easter Egg and you'll get the same color. See the full Easter Egg swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Charisma Blue

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wisteria Blossom (241-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Charisma Blue without repainting risk. See the full Wisteria Blossom swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Charisma Blue

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Charisma Blue. The nearest is Suffolk Blue (HGSW 1385) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Suffolk Blue swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Charisma Blue

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sapphire Fog (DE5899), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 13 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Charisma Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sapphire Fog swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Charisma Blue

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Charisma Blue. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Charisma Blue

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Charisma Blue is Lazy Day (0596) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lazy Day swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Charisma Blue

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Charisma Blue is Blue Persuasion (C2-767) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) 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 Charisma Blue

At Kompozit, the closest color to Charisma Blue is Lazy Day (0596) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lazy Day swatch →

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