Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Twilight Blue |
| SKU | 50BB 46/110 |
| Hex | #ACB2C8 |
| RGB | 172, 178, 200 |
| HSL | 227°, 20%, 73% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Twilight Blue
Twilight Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Twilight 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 by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. 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
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Twilight 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 #ACB2C8 in HSL space. Pair Twilight 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 Twilight Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Twilight 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 50BB 46/110 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Twilight Blue. The nearest is Awesome Violet (SW 6815) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Awesome Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Twilight Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Twilight Blue is Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ballroom Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Twilight Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Twilight Blue is Blue Viola (1424). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Blue Viola and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Viola swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Twilight Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Twilight Blue is Soul Sister (8003-48C) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soul Sister swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Timeless Lilac (PPG1169-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Blue without repainting risk. See the full Timeless Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Twilight Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Twilight Blue is Wintered Morn (342-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wintered Morn swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Twilight Blue. The nearest is Gentry Violet (HGSW 1404) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentry Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Spacious Sky (DE5919), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Blue without repainting risk. See the full Spacious Sky swatch →