Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Xavier Blue |
| SKU | PPG1240-4 |
| Hex | #6AB4E0 |
| RGB | 106, 180, 224 |
| HSL | 202°, 66%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Xavier Blue
Xavier Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Xavier 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 by brand
12 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Xavier 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 #6AB4E0 in HSL space. Pair Xavier 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 Xavier Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Xavier 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 PPG1240-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Xavier Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Xavier Blue. The nearest is Flyway (SW 6794) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flyway swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Xavier Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Xavier Blue. The nearest is Washed Denim (M530-4) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Washed Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Xavier Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Xavier Blue is Sea to Shining Sea (789). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sea to Shining Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea to Shining Sea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Xavier Blue
Valspar's nearest match is BFF Blue (8001-42D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Xavier Blue without repainting risk. See the full BFF Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Xavier Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Xavier Blue is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4). 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 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Xavier Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Xavier Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Xavier Blue is Perfect Day (137-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Day swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Xavier Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Xavier Blue. The nearest is North Holland Blue (HGSW 1364) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Holland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Xavier Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sanctuary Spa (DE5843), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Xavier Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sanctuary Spa swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Xavier Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Xavier Blue. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Xavier Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Robin's Egg (H0053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Xavier Blue without repainting risk. See the full Robin's Egg swatch →