Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Ufo |
| SKU | PPG1011-4 |
| Hex | #989FA3 |
| RGB | 152, 159, 163 |
| HSL | 202°, 6%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Ufo
Ufo sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ufo 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 Ufo 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 #989FA3 in HSL space. Pair Ufo 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 Ufo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ufo 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 PPG1011-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ufo
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Let it Rain (SW 9152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Ufo without repainting risk. See the full Let it Rain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ufo
At Behr, the closest color to Ufo is Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokey Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ufo
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ufo is Delray Gray (1614). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Delray Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Delray Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ufo
Valspar has no exact twin of Ufo. The nearest is Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sleepy Kitten swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ufo
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Ufo is UFO (PPG1011-4). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order UFO and you'll get the same color. See the full UFO swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ufo
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ufo is Rustic Blue (430-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ufo
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Babbling Brooke (HGSW 3364), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Ufo without repainting risk. See the full Babbling Brooke swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ufo
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Ufo is Digital Nomad (DEGR70). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Digital Nomad and you'll get the same color. See the full Digital Nomad swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ufo
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Ufo. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ufo
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ufo. The nearest is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ufo
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ufo is Overcast Day (0512) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overcast Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ufo
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Ufo is Metropolis Mood (0526). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Metropolis Mood and you'll get the same color. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ufo
Rodda's nearest match is Harbour Grey (CA195), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ufo without repainting risk. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ufo
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ufo. The nearest is Hailstorm (C2-969) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hailstorm swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ufo
Clare's nearest match is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Ufo without repainting risk. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ufo
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Ufo is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ufo
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Ufo — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.94). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1011-4 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ufo
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ufo — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7.31). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1011-4 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ufo
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Ufo — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 8.55). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1011-4 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ufo
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Ufo is Metropolis Mood (0526). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If Kompozit is your counter, order Metropolis Mood and you'll get the same color. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →