Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Western Sky Blue |
| SKU | 30BG 22/057 |
| Hex | #77858A |
| RGB | 119, 133, 138 |
| HSL | 196°, 8%, 50% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Western Sky Blue
With an LRV of 22, Western Sky Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Western Sky Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal 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 Western Sky 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 #77858A in HSL space. Pair Western Sky 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 Western Sky Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Western Sky 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 30BG 22/057 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Western Sky Blue is Storm Cloud (SW 6249) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Storm Cloud swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Western Sky Blue. The nearest is Forever Denim (PPU14-05) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Forever Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Western Sky Blue is Templeton Gray (HC-161) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Templeton Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Western Sky Blue. The nearest is Deep Thoughts (T694) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.4 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Thoughts swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Western Sky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Garrison Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Western Sky Blue is Felted Blue (430-5DB). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Felted Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Felted Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Western Sky Blue is Storm Cloud (HGSW 3363) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Storm Cloud swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Western Sky Blue is Shadow Effect (DET597) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Effect swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Western Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Teak Cups (JG-139), is clearly different (ΔE 5.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 22/057 instead. See the full Teak Cups swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Western Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Mole's Breath (NO. 276), is clearly different (ΔE 8.67). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 22/057 instead. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Western Sky Blue. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Western Sky Blue is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Western Sky Blue. The nearest is Duende (R098) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duende swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Western Sky Blue. The nearest is Smoking Jacket (C2-984) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoking Jacket swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Western Sky Blue. The nearest is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Western Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 22/057 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Western Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.64). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 22/057 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Western Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 8.9). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 22/057 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Western Sky Blue — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 11.68). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30BG 22/057 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Western Sky Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Western Sky Blue is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →