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 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 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →