Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Quicksilver |
| SKU | PPG1041-5 |
| Hex | #939FA9 |
| RGB | 147, 159, 169 |
| HSL | 207°, 11%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Quicksilver
Quicksilver 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.
Quicksilver is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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 Quicksilver 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 #939FA9 in HSL space. Pair Quicksilver 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 Quicksilver Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Quicksilver 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 PPG1041-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quicksilver
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Quicksilver is Debonair (SW 9139) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Debonair swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Quicksilver
At Behr, the closest color to Quicksilver is Dusty Denim (N480-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.29, 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 Dusty Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Quicksilver
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Quicksilver is Coastline (AF-570). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Coastline and you'll get the same color. See the full Coastline swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Quicksilver
At Valspar, the closest color to Quicksilver is Acier Tint (4004-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.1 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acier Tint swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Quicksilver
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Quicksilver is Quicksilver (PPG1041-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Quicksilver and you'll get the same color. See the full Quicksilver swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Quicksilver
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Quicksilver. The nearest is Rustic Blue (430-4DB) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quicksilver
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Quicksilver is Debonair (HGSW 3324) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Debonair swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Quicksilver
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Quicksilver is Shining Knight (DE6347) — very close at ΔE 2.56, 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 Shining Knight swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Quicksilver
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Quicksilver. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Quicksilver
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Quicksilver — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 7.21). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1041-5 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Quicksilver
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Overcast Day (0512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Quicksilver without repainting risk. See the full Overcast Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Quicksilver
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Quicksilver. The nearest is Dusky Mood (1318) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Quicksilver
At Rodda, the closest color to Quicksilver is Harbour Grey (CA195) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Quicksilver
C2 Paint's nearest match is Stellar (C2-733), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Quicksilver without repainting risk. See the full Stellar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Quicksilver
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Quicksilver — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 6.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1041-5 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Quicksilver
Portola Paints's nearest match is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Quicksilver without repainting risk. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Quicksilver
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Quicksilver — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 14.15). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1041-5 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Quicksilver
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Quicksilver — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 10.3). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1041-5 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Quicksilver
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Quicksilver — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 8.61). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1041-5 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Quicksilver
Kompozit has no exact twin of Quicksilver. The nearest is Dusky Mood (1318) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →