Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Sorcerer |
| SKU | PPG1240-5 |
| Hex | #3398CE |
| RGB | 51, 152, 206 |
| HSL | 201°, 61%, 50% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Sorcerer
Sorcerer sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Sorcerer 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 Sorcerer 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 #3398CE in HSL space. Pair Sorcerer 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 Sorcerer Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sorcerer 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 PPG1240-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sorcerer
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Major Blue (SW 6795), is clearly different (ΔE 5.73). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Major Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sorcerer
At Behr, the closest color to Sorcerer is Hemisphere (M500-4) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemisphere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sorcerer
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Clearest Ocean Blue (2064-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sorcerer without repainting risk. See the full Clearest Ocean Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sorcerer
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Tango (4007-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.6 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sorcerer without repainting risk. See the full Blue Tango swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sorcerer
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sorcerer is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sorcerer and you'll get the same color. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sorcerer
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sorcerer is Ship Shape Blue (137-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ship Shape Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sorcerer
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Something Borrowed (HGSW 1363), is clearly different (ΔE 5.73). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Something Borrowed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sorcerer
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Splish Splash (DE5844), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sorcerer without repainting risk. See the full Splish Splash swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sorcerer
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 19.09). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sorcerer
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sorcerer. The nearest is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sorcerer
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Charybdis (0661), is clearly different (ΔE 6.42). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sorcerer
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Charybdis (0661), is clearly different (ΔE 6.52). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sorcerer
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 14.59). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sorcerer
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Swallow Tail (C2-765), is clearly different (ΔE 7.3). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sorcerer
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 11.9). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sorcerer
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 12.65). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sorcerer
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Giverny (GIVERNY), is clearly different (ΔE 7.87). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Giverny swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sorcerer
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sorcerer
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 18.16). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sorcerer
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Sorcerer — the nearest deck color, Charybdis (0661), is clearly different (ΔE 6.52). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1240-5 instead. See the full Charybdis swatch →