Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Stormy Sky Blue |
| SKU | 70BG 25/100 |
| Hex | #778B98 |
| RGB | 119, 139, 152 |
| HSL | 204°, 14%, 53% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Stormy Sky Blue
Stormy Sky Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Stormy Sky Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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 Stormy Sky 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 #778B98 in HSL space. Pair Stormy Sky 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 Stormy Sky Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stormy Sky 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 70BG 25/100 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue is Bracing Blue (SW 6242). 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 25 vs 25). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bracing Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bracing Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Stormy Sky Blue is Milestone (760F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Milestone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stormy Sky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Wild Blue Yonder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Steele Blue (V137-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.3 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stormy Sky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Steele Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Stormy Sky Blue. The nearest is Baritone (PPG1149-5) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baritone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Stormy Sky Blue. The nearest is Streamed Blue (335-5DB) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Streamed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue is Bracing Blue (HGSW 3353). 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 25 vs 25). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bracing Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bracing Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is China Clay (DE5802), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stormy Sky Blue without repainting risk. See the full China Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 5.53). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 25/100 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Stormy Sky Blue is Selvedge (NO. 306) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Stormy Sky Blue is Ocean Storms (0506) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Smoky Day (0491), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 25/100 instead. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Steel (CA194), is clearly different (ΔE 6.21). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 25/100 instead. See the full Steel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Stormy Sky Blue is Ravine (C2-731) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ravine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 7.38). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 25/100 instead. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Stormy Sky Blue is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 5.12). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 25/100 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
At Backdrop, the closest color to Stormy Sky Blue is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 12.54). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 25/100 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Stormy Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Smoky Day (0491), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 25/100 instead. See the full Smoky Day swatch →