Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Neptune |
| SKU | PPG1237-7 |
| Hex | #007DAC |
| RGB | 0, 125, 172 |
| HSL | 196°, 100%, 34% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Neptune
With an LRV of 18, Neptune is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Neptune works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Neptune 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 #007DAC in HSL space. Pair Neptune 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 Neptune Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Neptune 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 PPG1237-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neptune
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Plate (SW 6796), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neptune without repainting risk. See the full Blue Plate swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Neptune
Behr's nearest match is Living Stream (M490-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Neptune without repainting risk. See the full Living Stream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Neptune
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Neptune. The nearest is Blue Macaw (784) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Macaw swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Neptune
At Valspar, the closest color to Neptune is Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18.4 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Blue Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Neptune
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Neptune is Neptune (PPG1237-7). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Neptune and you'll get the same color. See the full Neptune swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Neptune
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Splashed Blue (136-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neptune without repainting risk. See the full Splashed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neptune
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Azores (HGSW 1362), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Neptune without repainting risk. See the full Blue Azores swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Neptune
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Neptune is Summer Lake (DE5838) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Lake swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Neptune
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 10.55). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Neptune
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Vardo (NO. 288), is clearly different (ΔE 14.06). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Neptune
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Neptune. The nearest is Peninsula (0654) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peninsula swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Neptune
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Neptune is Peninsula (0654) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peninsula swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Neptune
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Evening Tide (R088), is clearly different (ΔE 10.78). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Evening Tide swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Neptune
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Blueberry (BD26), is clearly different (ΔE 8.48). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Blueberry swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Neptune
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Hyperlink (PNT100-MD-41), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Hyperlink swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Neptune
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 14.47). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Neptune
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Giverny (GIVERNY), is clearly different (ΔE 7.29). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Giverny swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Neptune
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 12.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Neptune
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Neptune — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 11.39). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1237-7 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Neptune
At Kompozit, the closest color to Neptune is Peninsula (0654) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peninsula swatch →