Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Newport Blue |
| SKU | PPG1240-6 |
| Hex | #1C8AC9 |
| RGB | 28, 138, 201 |
| HSL | 202°, 76%, 45% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Newport Blue
With an LRV of 23, Newport Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Newport Blue 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 by brand
6 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Newport 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 #1C8AC9 in HSL space. Pair Newport 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 Newport Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Newport 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 PPG1240-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Newport Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Newport Blue. The nearest is Dynamic Blue (SW 6958) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dynamic Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Newport Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Newport Blue is Celebration Blue (MQ4-57) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celebration Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Newport Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Newport Blue. The nearest is Utah Sky (2065-40) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 29 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Utah Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Newport Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Newport Blue. The nearest is Blue Burst (4008-10B) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Burst swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Newport Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Newport Blue is Newport Blue (PPG1240-6). At ΔE 0.21 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Newport Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Newport Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Newport Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Newport Blue is Walker Lake (DE5858) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walker Lake swatch →