Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Vanity |
| SKU | PPG1157-5 |
| Hex | #5692B2 |
| RGB | 86, 146, 178 |
| HSL | 201°, 37%, 52% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| 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 by brand
9 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
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
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 →
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 →