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Glidden Clear Sailing30BG 64/072 · #C4D5DB · LRV 64

Clear Sailing reads as a cool blue-green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Glidden 30BG 64/072 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN CLEAR SAILING
RGB 196, 213, 219LRV 64

Color spec

BrandGlidden
NameClear Sailing
SKU30BG 64/072
Hex#C4D5DB
RGB196, 213, 219
HSL196°, 24%, 81%
LRV64
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyGray
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About Glidden Clear Sailing

At LRV 64, Clear Sailing is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Clear Sailing is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

15 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6512 · #C5D8DE · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 66
SW 9054 · #C7D8DB · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 67
SW 6533 · #CBD5DB · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 65
SW 9136 · #CBD4D4 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 65

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All gray at Behr →
MQ3-53 · #C8D7DD · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 66
N510-2 · #C2D2D6 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 62
PPL-73 · #C6D3D6 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 63
PPU14-17 · #CBD4DB · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 65

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1661 · #C3D7DD · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 66
1619 · #C8D2D6 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 62
716 · #C2D5D6 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 63
827 · #C5D3DF · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 64

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All gray at Valspar →
8004-39B · #C5D8DE · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 66
8003-41A · #C0D6DE · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 64
4008-5A · #BED5DE · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 63.9
4005-3A · #C6D3DB · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 63.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.55
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1156-2 · #C9D7DE · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 66
PPG1035-2 · #C5D5D7 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 64
1159-2 · #C4D3DC · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 63
PPG1159-2 · #C4D2DB · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 63

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All gray at Dutch Boy →
336-2DB · #C5D8DE · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 66
335-2DB · #BED6DD · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 64
340-1DB · #CAD4DB · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 65
339-2DB · #C6D4E0 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 64
HGSW 2347 · #C7D8DB · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 67
HGSW 9054 · #C7D8DB · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 67
HGSW 2397 · #CBD5DB · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 65
HGSW 6533 · #CBD5DB · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 65

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5792 · #C2D7DF · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 61
DE5799 · #C7D7E0 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 61
DE5820 · #C5D1DA · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 58
DE6338 · #CCD3D8 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 60

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 317 · #C5D1D8 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 62
NO. 235 · #D1DADB · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 69

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0629 · #C9D4D8 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 65
0650 · #C1D9E3 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 66
0622 · #C7D3DB · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 64
0496 · #C2D3D3 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 63

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0629 · #C7D4D7 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 65
0622 · #C5D2D9 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 64
0650 · #BCD7E2 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 66
0496 · #BFD3D2 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 62

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.29
All gray at Rodda →
R091 · #CAD0D3 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 63

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.34
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-738 · #CAD3D4 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 64
C2-787 · #C6D2DD · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 63
C2-770 · #C5D1DC · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 63

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.33
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-36 · #C2DADD · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 67

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All gray at Kompozit →
0629 · #C7D4D7 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 64
0622 · #C5D2D9 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 63
0650 · #BCD7E2 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 65
0496 · #BFD3D2 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 62

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

PPG1159-2 · LRV 63
30BG 64/054 · LRV 64
PPG1035-2 · LRV 65
PPG1149-3 · LRV 63
30BG 64/036 · LRV 64
PPG1156-2 · LRV 66

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C4D5DB in HSL space. Pair Clear Sailing with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C4D5DB + #DBCAC4
TRIADIC
#C4D5DB · #DBC4D5 · #D5DBC4
ANALOGOUS
#C4DBD6 · #C4D5DB · #C4CADB

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.51:1fail
Sample text on black
13.89:1AAA

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

Glidden Clear Sailing Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Clear Sailing 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 30BG 64/072 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clear Sailing

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Clear Sailing is Balmy (SW 6512). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 64). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Balmy and you'll get the same color. See the full Balmy swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Clear Sailing

Behr's nearest match is Tranquil Sea (PPL-73), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Sailing without repainting risk. See the full Tranquil Sea swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clear Sailing

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Heaven on Earth (1661), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Sailing without repainting risk. See the full Heaven on Earth swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Clear Sailing

At Valspar, the closest color to Clear Sailing is Tinsel Beam (4005-3A) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63.5 vs 64) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tinsel Beam swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clear Sailing

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sky Diving (PPG1035-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Sailing without repainting risk. See the full Sky Diving swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clear Sailing

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Clear Sailing is Briney Blue (335-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Briney Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clear Sailing

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Clear Sailing is Icelandic Blue (HGSW 2397) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Icelandic Blue swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clear Sailing

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Falling Tears (DE5792), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 61 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Sailing without repainting risk. See the full Falling Tears swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clear Sailing

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Clear Sailing is Kakelugn (NO. 317) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 64) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kakelugn swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clear Sailing

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Clear Sailing is Serene Setting (0622) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Setting swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Clear Sailing

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Polished Cotton (0629), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Sailing without repainting risk. See the full Polished Cotton swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Clear Sailing

Rodda has no exact twin of Clear Sailing. The nearest is Still Pool (R091) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Still Pool swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Clear Sailing

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Clear Sailing. The nearest is Silk (C2-787) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silk swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Clear Sailing

At Clare, the closest color to Clear Sailing is Nairobi Blue (PNT100-LT-36) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nairobi Blue swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Clear Sailing

Kompozit's nearest match is Polished Cotton (0629), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Sailing without repainting risk. See the full Polished Cotton swatch →

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