CP
GLIDDEN · 70BG 66/108

Glidden Clear Summer Sky#C2D8E6 · LRV 66

Clear Summer Sky reads as a blue / cool — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden 70BG 66/108 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN CLEAR SUMMER SKY
RGB 194, 216, 230 LRV 66

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Clear Summer Sky
SKU 70BG 66/108
Hex #C2D8E6
RGB 194, 216, 230
HSL 203°, 42%, 83%
LRV 66
Undertone blue / cool
Family Blue

About Glidden Clear Summer Sky

At LRV 66, Clear Summer Sky is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Clear Summer Sky 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. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches at every US brand

20 brands · top 5 each

5 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6806 · #CCDBE5 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 69
SW 9144 · #C9D9E0 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 68
SW 6526 · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 67
SW 6512 · #C5D8DE · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 66
SW 6505 · #C2DAE0 · ΔE 4 · LRV 67

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All blue at Behr →
HDC-CT-15 · #C5DAEB · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 68
MQ3-24 · #C5D8E8 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 67
MQ3-53 · #C8D7DD · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 66
S520-2 · #BDDCE7 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 68
ICC-35 · #CCD7E1 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 67

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.51
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
807 · #C1D7E4 · ΔE 0.51 · LRV 66
814 · #C0D7E8 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 66
834 · #C3D8E1 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 66
820 · #C7D5E4 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 66
CC-938 · #C7D5E4 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 66

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All blue at Valspar →
V070-1 · #C2D8E5 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 66.2
V072-1 · #C3D7E6 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 65.9
8003-45A · #C6D9E6 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 67
V034-1 · #BFDAE9 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 67
4005-5A · #C4D7E1 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 65.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1158-2 · #C2D8E4 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 66
PPG1242-2 · #C2D7E8 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 66
PPG1157-2 · #C5D8E2 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 66
PPG1156-2 · #C9D7DE · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 66
PPG1162-2 · #C6D2E0 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 63

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All blue at Dutch Boy →
238-2DB · #C3D7E2 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 66
339-2DB · #C6D4E0 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 64
432-1DB · #C8D9E0 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 67
336-2DB · #C5D8DE · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 66
234-3DB · #BDDAE2 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 66
HGSW 3347 · #C9D9E0 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 67
HGSW 9144 · #C9D9E0 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 67
HGSW 1387 · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 67
HGSW 2367 · #C2DAE0 · ΔE 4 · LRV 67
HGSW 6505 · #C2DAE0 · ΔE 4 · LRV 67

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5813 · #BED3E1 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 58
DE5848 · #C3DDEE · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 65
DE5799 · #C7D7E0 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 61
DE5869 · #C2D2E0 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 58
DE5792 · #C2D7DF · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 61

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.71
All blue at Magnolia Home →
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 8.71 · LRV 62
JG-132 · #DAD8D1 · ΔE 12.13 · LRV 69
JG-98 · #D4CDD0 · ΔE 12.95 · LRV 62
JG-55 · #D1D1C5 · ΔE 13.6 · LRV 63
JG-67 · #CDDAC9 · ΔE 14.29 · LRV 67

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.36
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 235 · #D1DADB · ΔE 6.36 · LRV 69
NO. 205 · #C9CFCD · ΔE 8.31 · LRV 61
NO. 2011 · #DBDBDA · ΔE 9.58 · LRV 71
NO. 277 · #D4D4D2 · ΔE 9.81 · LRV 66
NO. 274 · #D8D6CF · ΔE 12.11 · LRV 67

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0614 · #CADAE6 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 68
0650 · #C1D9E3 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 66
0602 · #C7D6EB · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 66
0593 · #C8D4E6 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 65
0665 · #BEDADE · ΔE 5.65 · LRV 66

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0614 · #C8D9E5 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 68
0636 · #C4DEED · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 71
0650 · #BCD7E2 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 66
0593 · #C4D3E5 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 65
0602 · #C5D6EB · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 67

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.51
All blue at Rodda →
R091 · #CAD0D3 · ΔE 6.51 · LRV 63
R103 · #CBCCD4 · ΔE 8.44 · LRV 61
CA181 · #D7DCDA · ΔE 8.48 · LRV 71
R073 · #CCCFCD · ΔE 9.01 · LRV 62
CA028 · #DAD9D3 · ΔE 11.54 · LRV 69

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-753 · #C4D8E8 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 67
C2-752 · #B7D4E5 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 63
C2-787 · #C6D2DD · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 63
C2-786 · #CCD4E1 · ΔE 5.32 · LRV 65
C2-737 · #BFDCE0 · ΔE 5.86 · LRV 68

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.1
All blue at Clare →
PNT100-LT-56 · #D2E4E8 · ΔE 5.1 · LRV 75
PNT100-LT-36 · #C2DADD · ΔE 5.41 · LRV 67
PNT100-LT-31 · #CED0D3 · ΔE 7.88 · LRV 63
PNT100-LT-07 · #D6D7D2 · ΔE 10.64 · LRV 68
PNT100-LT-18 · #D8D3CD · ΔE 12.58 · LRV 66

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.77
All blue at Portola Paints →
PIGEON GRAY · #C2C6CA · ΔE 7.77 · LRV 56
SAN FERNANDO · #D5D0C9 · ΔE 12.92 · LRV 63
HIGH CLIFF · #D1CAC5 · ΔE 13.2 · LRV 60
GYPSY · #D9CFCD · ΔE 14.51 · LRV 64
FIGUEROA · #D5D0C4 · ΔE 14.52 · LRV 63

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.48
All blue at Annie Sloan →
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 6.48 · LRV 50
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 11.59 · LRV 49
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 12.62 · LRV 48
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 14.74 · LRV 52
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 22.86 · LRV 60

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.22
All blue at Backdrop →
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 6.22 · LRV 51
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 14.15 · LRV 86
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 16.51 · LRV 65
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 18.86 · LRV 73
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 22.73 · LRV 60

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.47
All blue at Rust-Oleum →
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 9.47 · LRV 57
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 9.97 · LRV 48
285140 · #F6F7F9 · ΔE 11.24 · LRV 93
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 19.46 · LRV 64
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 23.06 · LRV 68

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All blue at Kompozit →
0614 · #C8D9E5 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 68
0636 · #C4DEED · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 70
0650 · #BCD7E2 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 65
0593 · #C4D3E5 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 64
0602 · #C5D6EB · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 66

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

PPG1158-2 · LRV 67
PPG1242-2 · LRV 66
70BG 67/126 · LRV 67
PPG1157-2 · LRV 67
01BB 69/098 · LRV 69
10BB 66/121 · LRV 66

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C2D8E6 in HSL space. Pair Clear Summer Sky with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C2D8E6 + #E6D0C2
TRIADIC
#C2D8E6 · #E6C2D8 · #D8E6C2
ANALOGOUS
#C2E6E2 · #C2D8E6 · #C2C6E6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.47:1 fail
Sample text on black
14.26:1 AAA

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

Glidden Clear Summer Sky Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Clear Summer Sky 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 70BG 66/108 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Clear Summer Sky. The nearest is Atmospheric (SW 6505) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 66). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Atmospheric swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Behr's nearest match is Celestial Light (MQ3-24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 66) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Summer Sky without repainting risk. See the full Celestial Light swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Clear Summer Sky is Soft Sky (807). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 66). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Soft Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Sky swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

The closest Valspar equivalent of Clear Summer Sky is Chapel Choir (V070-1). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 66.2 vs 66). If Valspar is your counter, order Chapel Choir and you'll get the same color. See the full Chapel Choir swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Clear Summer Sky is Magic Wand (PPG1158-2). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 66). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Magic Wand and you'll get the same color. See the full Magic Wand swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Slighted Blue (238-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 66) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Summer Sky without repainting risk. See the full Slighted Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Clear Summer Sky. The nearest is Crystal Stream (HGSW 2367) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 66). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crystal Stream swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Clear Summer Sky is Falling Tears (DE5792) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 61 vs 66) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Falling Tears swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Clear Summer Sky — the nearest deck color, Dark Moon (JG-74), is clearly different (ΔE 8.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 66/108 instead. See the full Dark Moon swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Clear Summer Sky — the nearest deck color, Borrowed Light (NO. 235), is clearly different (ΔE 6.36). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 66/108 instead. See the full Borrowed Light swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Clear Summer Sky is Bridgewater Bay (0650) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 66) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bridgewater Bay swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Simple Serenity (0614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 66) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Summer Sky without repainting risk. See the full Simple Serenity swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Clear Summer Sky — the nearest deck color, Still Pool (R091), is clearly different (ΔE 6.51). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 66/108 instead. See the full Still Pool swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

C2 Paint's nearest match is Bluetonium (C2-753), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 66) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Summer Sky without repainting risk. See the full Bluetonium swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Clear Summer Sky — the nearest deck color, Nairobi Blue (PNT100-LT-36), is clearly different (ΔE 5.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 66/108 instead. See the full Nairobi Blue swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Clear Summer Sky — the nearest deck color, Gypsy (GYPSY), is clearly different (ΔE 14.51). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 66/108 instead. See the full Gypsy swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Clear Summer Sky — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.48). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 66/108 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Clear Summer Sky — the nearest deck color, Real Real (BD-RR), is clearly different (ΔE 16.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 66/108 instead. See the full Real Real swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Clear Summer Sky — the nearest deck color, Serenity Blue (285139), is clearly different (ΔE 9.47). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 66/108 instead. See the full Serenity Blue swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Clear Summer Sky

Kompozit's nearest match is Simple Serenity (0614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 66) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Clear Summer Sky without repainting risk. See the full Simple Serenity swatch →

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