Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Innuendo |
| SKU | PPG1165-4 |
| Hex | #A4B0C4 |
| RGB | 164, 176, 196 |
| HSL | 218°, 21%, 71% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Innuendo
Innuendo sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Innuendo 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 Innuendo 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 #A4B0C4 in HSL space. Pair Innuendo 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 Innuendo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Innuendo 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 PPG1165-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Innuendo
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146), is clearly different (ΔE 6.4). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Faded Flaxflower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Innuendo
Behr's nearest match is Hydrangea Blossom (ICC-55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Innuendo without repainting risk. See the full Hydrangea Blossom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Innuendo
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Innuendo is Freesia (1432) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freesia swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Innuendo
At Valspar, the closest color to Innuendo is Blue Echo (8004-44C) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Echo swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Innuendo
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Innuendo is Innuendo (PPG1165-4). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Innuendo and you'll get the same color. See the full Innuendo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Innuendo
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Innuendo is Alchemist Blue (339-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alchemist Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Innuendo
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Behind Blue Eyes (HGSW 3345), is clearly different (ΔE 6.4). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Behind Blue Eyes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Innuendo
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Country Air (DET581), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Country Air swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Innuendo
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Rainy Days (JG-01), is clearly different (ΔE 10.9). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Innuendo
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 5.01). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Innuendo
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Innuendo is Blue Pot (0624) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Innuendo
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Innuendo. The nearest is Blue Pot (0624) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Innuendo
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Sheer Clouds (R087), is clearly different (ΔE 5.12). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Innuendo
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Innuendo is Stockholm (C2-750) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Innuendo
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Innuendo
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 8.6). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Innuendo
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Innuendo
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 7.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Innuendo
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Innuendo — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 7.06). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1165-4 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Innuendo
Kompozit has no exact twin of Innuendo. The nearest is Blue Pot (0624) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Pot swatch →