Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Orion Blue |
| SKU | HGSW 1373 |
| Hex | #5A9EC0 |
| RGB | 90, 158, 192 |
| HSL | 200°, 45%, 55% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Orion Blue
Orion Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Orion 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
13 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Orion Blue within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #5A9EC0 in HSL space. Pair Orion 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Orion Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orion 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1373 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orion Blue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Orion Blue is Jacaranda (SW 6802). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Jacaranda and you'll get the same color. See the full Jacaranda swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orion Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Orion Blue. The nearest is North Pole Blue (M480-5A) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Pole Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orion Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Orion Blue. The nearest is Palace Blue (CW-605) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palace Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orion Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Gulf Stream Blue (P033), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Orion Blue without repainting risk. See the full Gulf Stream Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Orion Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Orion Blue is Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hush-A-Bye swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orion Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Hidden Harbor Blue (70BG 32/238), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Orion Blue without repainting risk. See the full Hidden Harbor Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orion Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Orion Blue. The nearest is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orion Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Orion Blue is Lake Lucerne (DE5808) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Lucerne swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Orion Blue
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Orion Blue is St Giles Blue (NO. 280). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order St Giles Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orion Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Orion Blue. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Orion Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Orion Blue is Sea of Atlantis (0653) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Orion Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Orion Blue. The nearest is Sanctuary (C2-766) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orion Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Orion Blue is Sea of Atlantis (0653) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →