Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Salem Blue |
| SKU | PPG1239-4 |
| Hex | #66A9D3 |
| RGB | 102, 169, 211 |
| HSL | 203°, 55%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Salem Blue
Salem Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Salem Blue 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 Salem 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 #66A9D3 in HSL space. Pair Salem 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 Salem Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Salem 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 PPG1239-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salem Blue
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, Flyway (SW 6794), is clearly different (ΔE 5.25). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full Flyway swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Salem Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Salem Blue is Brittany Blue (M510-4). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Brittany Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Brittany Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Salem Blue is Blue Belle Island (782) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Belle Island swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Salem Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Skyscape (4007-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.9 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Blue without repainting risk. See the full Skyscape swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Salem Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Salem Blue is Salem Blue (PPG1239-4). At ΔE 0.23 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Salem Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Salem Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Salem Blue is Blue Morning Glory (138-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Morning Glory swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salem Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, North Holland Blue (HGSW 1364), is clearly different (ΔE 5.25). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full North Holland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Salem Blue is Marina (DE5857) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marina swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Salem Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 9.77). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Salem Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Salem Blue. The nearest is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Salem Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Salem Blue. The nearest is Acapulco Dive (0639) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Salem Blue is Acapulco Dive (0639) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Salem Blue
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, Silver Lake (R080), is clearly different (ΔE 12.92). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Salem Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Salem Blue. The nearest is Sanctuary (C2-766) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Salem Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 8.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Salem Blue
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 13.47). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Salem Blue
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 18.58). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Salem Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 13.83). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Salem Blue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 14.26). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1239-4 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Salem Blue is Acapulco Dive (0639) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →