Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Serene Sea |
| SKU | PPG1158-4 |
| Hex | #78A7C3 |
| RGB | 120, 167, 195 |
| HSL | 202°, 38%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Serene Sea
Serene Sea 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.
Serene Sea 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 Serene Sea 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 #78A7C3 in HSL space. Pair Serene Sea 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 Serene Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Serene Sea 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 PPG1158-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serene Sea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Blue Eyes swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Serene Sea
Behr has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Bleached Denim (560F-5) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bleached Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Serene Sea
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Serene Sea is San Francisco Bay (802). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order San Francisco Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full San Francisco Bay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Serene Sea
At Valspar, the closest color to Serene Sea is Soul Blue (8002-43D) — very close at ΔE 2.27, 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 Soul Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Serene Sea
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Serene Sea is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4). At ΔE 0.92 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 Serene Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Serene Sea
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Grayed Cobalt (239-4DB) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grayed Cobalt swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serene Sea
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Notable Hue (HGSW 2385) at ΔE 4.23 — 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 Notable Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Serene Sea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Serene Sea is Wandering River (DE5850) — very close at ΔE 2.09, 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 Wandering River swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Serene Sea
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Serene Sea — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 5.95). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1158-4 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Serene Sea
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) at ΔE 4.79 — 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 Serene Sea
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sea of Atlantis (0653), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Sea without repainting risk. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Serene Sea
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Serene Sea
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Serene Sea — the nearest deck color, Silver Lake (R080), is clearly different (ΔE 9.19). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1158-4 instead. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Serene Sea
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Serene Sea is Sanctuary (C2-766) — very close at ΔE 3.18, 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 Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Serene Sea
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Serene Sea — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 5.28). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1158-4 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Serene Sea
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Serene Sea — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 10.02). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1158-4 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Serene Sea
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Serene Sea — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 15.3). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1158-4 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Serene Sea
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Serene Sea — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 10.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1158-4 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Serene Sea
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Serene Sea — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 10.54). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1158-4 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Serene Sea
Kompozit has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →