Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Suenos |
| SKU | PPG17-01 |
| Hex | #96ADDC |
| RGB | 150, 173, 220 |
| HSL | 220°, 50%, 73% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Suenos
Suenos sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Suenos 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 Suenos 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 #96ADDC in HSL space. Pair Suenos 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 Suenos Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Suenos 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 PPG17-01 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Suenos
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Indulgent (SW 6969) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Suenos
At Behr, the closest color to Suenos is Wild Thistle (630F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Thistle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Suenos
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Suenos is Aqua Marina (816) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Marina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Suenos
Valspar has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Sassy Violet (4004-10A) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.5 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sassy Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Suenos
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Suenos is Suenos (PPG17-01). At ΔE 0.18 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Suenos and you'll get the same color. See the full Suenos swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Suenos
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Lite Periwinkle (141-4DB) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lite Periwinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Suenos
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Sweet Lavender (HGSW 1395), is clearly different (ΔE 5.49). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Sweet Lavender swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Suenos
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Periwinkle (DE5906) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 36 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Periwinkle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Suenos
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 13.05). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Suenos
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 9.43). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Suenos
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Suenos is Blue Parlor (0610) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Parlor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Suenos
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Blue Skies Today (0604), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Suenos without repainting risk. See the full Blue Skies Today swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Suenos
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Sheer Clouds (R087), is clearly different (ΔE 11.88). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Suenos
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Blue Persuasion (C2-767) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Suenos
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38), is clearly different (ΔE 14.22). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Suenos
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 15.43). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Suenos
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.45). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Suenos
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 14.42). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Suenos
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Suenos — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 14.53). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-01 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Suenos
Kompozit's nearest match is Blue Skies Today (0604), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Suenos without repainting risk. See the full Blue Skies Today swatch →