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GLIDDEN · PPG1167-5

Glidden Skysail Blue#818DB3 · LRV 27

Skysail Blue reads as a blue / cool — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG1167-5 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN SKYSAIL BLUE
RGB 129, 141, 179 LRV 27

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Skysail Blue
SKU PPG1167-5
Hex #818DB3
RGB 129, 141, 179
HSL 226°, 25%, 60%
LRV 27
Undertone blue / cool
Family Blue

About Glidden Skysail Blue

Skysail Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.

Skysail 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 each

5 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.31
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9073 · #8990A3 · ΔE 6.31 · LRV 28
SW 9072 · #8595AA · ΔE 6.91 · LRV 29
SW 6823 · #968DB8 · ΔE 7.29 · LRV 29
SW 6809 · #7498BE · ΔE 8.05 · LRV 30
SW 6529 · #6B8CA9 · ΔE 8.72 · LRV 25

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.75
All blue at Behr →
N560-4 · #8A95BB · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 30
N550-5 · #7E8EA5 · ΔE 5.74 · LRV 26
MQ5-16 · #7E8DA2 · ΔE 6.38 · LRV 26
T16-13 · #8193AA · ΔE 6.4 · LRV 28
T13-5 · #7294B2 · ΔE 8.64 · LRV 28

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.66
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
1420 · #8085B4 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 27
2069-40 · #8E8FB0 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 29
CSP-530 · #8690A4 · ΔE 6 · LRV 28
2070-40 · #8782A6 · ΔE 6.84 · LRV 26
810 · #6B8DB3 · ΔE 7.19 · LRV 28

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.37
All blue at Valspar →
M220 · #8795B4 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 30.1
8003-48D · #8E91AB · ΔE 5.01 · LRV 29
4003-8A · #7893BF · ΔE 5.02 · LRV 28.6
8003-46D · #8396B0 · ΔE 5.86 · LRV 30
V111-4 · #7C8DA2 · ΔE 6.87 · LRV 25.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1167-5 · #818DB3 · ΔE 0 · LRV 27
PPG1168-5 · #848CA5 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 26
PPG1170-5 · #8E90B3 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 29
PPG1165-5 · #7B8DA8 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 26
PPG1164-5 · #8390A6 · ΔE 5.56 · LRV 28

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.86
All blue at Dutch Boy →
240-5DB · #7989AA · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 25
142-5DB · #9091BB · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 30
243-4DB · #9192A8 · ΔE 6.55 · LRV 29
340-5DB · #808B9E · ΔE 6.58 · LRV 26
239-5DB · #6B8CA9 · ΔE 8.72 · LRV 25
HGSW 2394 · #8595AA · ΔE 6.91 · LRV 29
HGSW 9072 · #8595AA · ΔE 6.91 · LRV 29
HGSW 1413 · #968DB8 · ΔE 7.29 · LRV 29
HGSW 6823 · #968DB8 · ΔE 7.29 · LRV 29
HGSW 1394 · #7498BE · ΔE 8.05 · LRV 30

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5900 · #7886AA · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 23
DE5920 · #8D95AA · ΔE 6.04 · LRV 28
DE5885 · #7F97B5 · ΔE 6.13 · LRV 28
DE5879 · #7896BA · ΔE 6.53 · LRV 28
DET589 · #698EB3 · ΔE 8.1 · LRV 27

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 13
All blue at Magnolia Home →
JG-100 · #8C848C · ΔE 13 · LRV 24
JG-95 · #858C90 · ΔE 13.3 · LRV 26
JG-94 · #929898 · ΔE 15.61 · LRV 31
JG-138 · #8D8E8B · ΔE 16.92 · LRV 27
JG-02 · #869A98 · ΔE 18.28 · LRV 30

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.46
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 237 · #6A90B4 · ΔE 8.46 · LRV 26
NO. 306 · #7C8E96 · ΔE 13.2 · LRV 26
NO. 271 · #8D838C · ΔE 13.21 · LRV 24
NO. 86 · #7997A1 · ΔE 14.78 · LRV 29
NO. 280 · #599EC4 · ΔE 14.82 · LRV 31

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.5
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
1269 · #8893CB · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 31
0589 · #8297B6 · ΔE 5.12 · LRV 30
0597 · #7E98C3 · ΔE 5.45 · LRV 31
0618 · #7393B4 · ΔE 7.38 · LRV 28
1290 · #8F869B · ΔE 9.78 · LRV 25

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.11
All blue at Hirshfield's →
1248 · #9291BC · ΔE 5.11 · LRV 32
0589 · #7C94B3 · ΔE 5.54 · LRV 31
0597 · #7695C2 · ΔE 6.2 · LRV 32
1283 · #9392AD · ΔE 6.25 · LRV 32
0618 · #6B90B3 · ΔE 8.36 · LRV 28

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 13.64
All blue at Rodda →
R081 · #81959D · ΔE 13.64 · LRV 29
R093 · #8E9A9F · ΔE 13.96 · LRV 32
CA194 · #868D8F · ΔE 14.38 · LRV 26
CA196 · #8B9CA2 · ΔE 14.44 · LRV 32
CA197 · #86979A · ΔE 15.51 · LRV 30

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.16
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-765 · #6991AF · ΔE 10.16 · LRV 26
C2-780 · #93869F · ΔE 10.43 · LRV 26
C2-779 · #8C8694 · ΔE 10.53 · LRV 25
C2-747 · #7390A3 · ΔE 10.84 · LRV 26
C2-731 · #7A919E · ΔE 11.91 · LRV 27

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 11.16
All blue at Clare →
PNT100-LT-32 · #9C9CA7 · ΔE 11.16 · LRV 34
PNT100-MD-16 · #7B8082 · ΔE 15.06 · LRV 21
PNT100-MD-39 · #7BA0AE · ΔE 15.12 · LRV 32
PNT100-LT-38 · #90A6AE · ΔE 15.45 · LRV 36
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 18.87 · LRV 28

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.63
All blue at Portola Paints →
CYCLONE · #7F8E9E · ΔE 8.63 · LRV 26
JULES · #85929A · ΔE 12.2 · LRV 28
BLUE HERON · #758F9B · ΔE 13.06 · LRV 26
TWIN PEAKS · #929EA5 · ΔE 13.37 · LRV 33
VOODOO · #91888C · ΔE 14.35 · LRV 26

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.12
All blue at Annie Sloan →
GREEK BLUE · #6A88A2 · ΔE 9.12 · LRV 23
GIVERNY · #018DB0 · ΔE 19.56 · LRV 22
PROVENCE · #79A29A · ΔE 22.87 · LRV 32
DUCK EGG BLUE · #99AB9D · ΔE 24.23 · LRV 38
FRENCH LINEN · #A79D84 · ΔE 27.81 · LRV 34

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 12.71
All blue at Backdrop →
BD-PW · #7C8E97 · ΔE 12.71 · LRV 27
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 21.78 · LRV 38
BD-HF · #7C8478 · ΔE 22.52 · LRV 22
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 24.4 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 25.81 · LRV 33

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 17.93
All blue at Rust-Oleum →
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 17.93 · LRV 48
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 19.12 · LRV 36
391446 · #958E86 · ΔE 19.48 · LRV 27
285141 · #8E948A · ΔE 20.98 · LRV 29
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 28.45 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.11
All blue at Kompozit →
1248 · #9291BC · ΔE 5.11 · LRV 30
0589 · #7C94B3 · ΔE 5.54 · LRV 29
0597 · #7695C2 · ΔE 6.2 · LRV 29
1283 · #9392AD · ΔE 6.25 · LRV 30
0618 · #6B90B3 · ΔE 8.36 · LRV 26

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Skysail Blue within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

50BB 27/181 · LRV 27
30BB 27/209 · LRV 27
30BB 27/156 · LRV 27
PPG1165-5 · LRV 26
PPG1170-5 · LRV 29
50BB 26/130 · LRV 26

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #818DB3 in HSL space. Pair Skysail Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#818DB3 + #B3A781
TRIADIC
#818DB3 · #B3818D · #8DB381
ANALOGOUS
#81A6B3 · #818DB3 · #8E81B3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.28:1 AA Large
Sample text on black
6.39:1 AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Skysail Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Skysail 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 PPG1167-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Dusty Heather (SW 9073), is clearly different (ΔE 6.31). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Dusty Heather swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Behr doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Box Office (N550-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.74). For an exact match, any Behr retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Box Office swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Skysail Blue. The nearest is Violet Stone (2069-40) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Stone swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Enchanted Evening (4003-8A), is clearly different (ΔE 5.02). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Skysail Blue

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Skysail Blue is Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Skysail Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Skysail Blue swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Skysail Blue

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Skysail Blue is Periwinks (240-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Periwinks swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Skysail Blue

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Fragrant Lavender (HGSW 2394), is clearly different (ΔE 6.91). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Fragrant Lavender swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Ocean City (DE5879), is clearly different (ΔE 6.53). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Ocean City swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 13.3). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 8.46). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Heavenly Sky (0618), is clearly different (ΔE 7.38). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Celestial Horizon (0589), is clearly different (ΔE 5.54). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 13.64). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Skysail Blue

C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Swallow Tail (C2-765), is clearly different (ΔE 10.16). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 15.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Cyclone (CYCLONE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.63). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Cyclone swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 9.12). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 12.71). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 20.98). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Skysail Blue

Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Skysail Blue — the nearest deck color, Celestial Horizon (0589), is clearly different (ΔE 5.54). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1167-5 instead. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →

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