Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Horizon Haze |
| SKU | PPG1237-4 |
| Hex | #80C1E2 |
| RGB | 128, 193, 226 |
| HSL | 200°, 63%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Horizon Haze
Horizon Haze sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Horizon Haze 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 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 blue 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 Horizon Haze 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 #80C1E2 in HSL space. Pair Horizon Haze 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 Horizon Haze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Horizon Haze 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 PPG1237-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Undercool (SW 6957), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Horizon Haze without repainting risk. See the full Undercool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Horizon Haze
The closest Behr equivalent of Horizon Haze is Colorado Springs (570D-4). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Colorado Springs and you'll get the same color. See the full Colorado Springs swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Pool Party (2059-50) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pool Party swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Horizon Haze
The closest Valspar equivalent of Horizon Haze is Moment of Grace (8001-42C). 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 48 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Moment of Grace and you'll get the same color. See the full Moment of Grace swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Horizon Haze
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Horizon Haze is Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Horizon Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Horizon Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Twinkle (138-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Blue Discovery (HGSW 1365) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Discovery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Astral (DE5856) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Astral swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Haze — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 13.21). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-4 instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Haze — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 8.47). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-4 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Horizon Haze. The nearest is Watery Sea (0638) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watery Sea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Watery Sea (0638) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watery Sea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Haze — the nearest deck color, Shimmering Wave (R086), is clearly different (ΔE 7.31). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-4 instead. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Horizon Haze is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Haze — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 10.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-4 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Haze — the nearest deck color, Illusion (ILLUSION), is clearly different (ΔE 8.35). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-4 instead. See the full Illusion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Haze — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.71). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-4 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Haze — the nearest deck color, Lost in the 80s (BD-LO), is clearly different (ΔE 7.12). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-4 instead. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Haze — the nearest deck color, Serenity Blue (285139), is clearly different (ΔE 12.98). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-4 instead. See the full Serenity Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At Kompozit, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Watery Sea (0638) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watery Sea swatch →