Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Twilight Blue |
| SKU | 50BB 46/110 |
| Hex | #ACB2C8 |
| RGB | 172, 178, 200 |
| HSL | 227°, 20%, 73% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| 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 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 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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Rainy Days (JG-01), is clearly different (ΔE 12.7). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), is clearly different (ΔE 7.96). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Pot (0624), is clearly different (ΔE 5.74). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Violet Crush (1288), is clearly different (ΔE 5.39). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Violet Crush swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Zinc (CA193), is clearly different (ΔE 9.49). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Twilight Blue
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Well Water (BD18), is clearly different (ΔE 9.28). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Well Water swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), is clearly different (ΔE 7.8). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), is clearly different (ΔE 7.03). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 7.49). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 10.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 7.47). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Twilight Blue
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Twilight Blue — the nearest deck color, Violet Crush (1288), is clearly different (ΔE 5.39). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 46/110 instead. See the full Violet Crush swatch →