Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Harbor Blue |
| SKU | 22BB 34/304 |
| Hex | #6C9CD1 |
| RGB | 108, 156, 209 |
| HSL | 211°, 52%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Harbor Blue
Harbor Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Harbor 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
13 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Harbor 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 #6C9CD1 in HSL space. Pair Harbor 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 Harbor Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Harbor 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 22BB 34/304 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harbor Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Harbor Blue is Lobelia (SW 6809) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobelia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Harbor Blue
Behr's nearest match is Windsurf Blue (590D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Harbor Blue without repainting risk. See the full Windsurf Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Harbor Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Harbor Blue is Nova Scotia Blue (796) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nova Scotia Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Harbor Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Harbor Blue is Paradise Found (8002-45D) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paradise Found swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Harbor Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Harbor Blue is Blue Promise (PPG1161-4) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Promise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Harbor Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Harbor Blue. The nearest is Blue Morning Glory (138-6DB) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Morning Glory swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harbor Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Harbor Blue is Pembroke Blue (HGSW 1394) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pembroke Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Harbor Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Harbor Blue. The nearest is Marina (DE5857) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marina swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Harbor Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Harbor Blue. The nearest is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Harbor Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Harbor Blue is Bashful Blue (0611) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bashful Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Harbor Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Harbor Blue is Bashful Blue (0611) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bashful Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Harbor Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Harbor Blue. The nearest is Sanctuary (C2-766) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Harbor Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Harbor Blue is Bashful Blue (0611) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bashful Blue swatch →