Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Vanity |
| SKU | PPG1157-5 |
| Hex | #5692B2 |
| RGB | 86, 146, 178 |
| HSL | 201°, 37%, 52% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Vanity
Vanity sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Vanity 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 Vanity 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 #5692B2 in HSL space. Pair Vanity 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 Vanity Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vanity 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 PPG1157-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vanity
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Vanity is Blue Cruise (SW 7606) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Cruise swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Vanity
Behr's nearest match is Empire Blue (MQ5-56), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Vanity without repainting risk. See the full Empire Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vanity
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Vanity is Poolside (775). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Poolside and you'll get the same color. See the full Poolside swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vanity
At Valspar, the closest color to Vanity is Rushing Rapids (5001-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.8 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rushing Rapids swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vanity
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Vanity is Vanity (PPG1157-5). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Vanity and you'll get the same color. See the full Vanity swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Vanity
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Coastal Way (236-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Vanity without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Way swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vanity
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Manitou Blue (HGSW 2353), is clearly different (ΔE 5.83). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Manitou Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vanity
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Genteel Blue (DET589), is clearly different (ΔE 5.93). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Genteel Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Vanity
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 13.72). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Vanity
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vanity
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Heavenly Sky (0618), is clearly different (ΔE 6.6). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Vanity
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Heavenly Sky (0618), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Vanity
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 10.07). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Vanity
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Vanity. The nearest is Swallow Tail (C2-765) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Vanity
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 14.05). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Vanity
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 7.73). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Vanity
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.21). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Vanity
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 9.85). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Vanity
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 20.26). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vanity
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Vanity — the nearest deck color, Heavenly Sky (0618), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1157-5 instead. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →