Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Chicago Skyline |
| SKU | 0631 |
| Hex | #96ADBA |
| RGB | 150, 173, 186 |
| HSL | 202°, 21%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Chicago Skyline
Chicago Skyline sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Chicago Skyline is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Chicago Skyline within Hirshfield's'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 #96ADBA in HSL space. Pair Chicago Skyline 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.
Hirshfield's Chicago Skyline Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chicago Skyline 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 Hirshfield's 0631 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Aleutian (SW 6241) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aleutian swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Behr's nearest match is Heather Gray (BNC-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Heather Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Winter Lake (2129-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Winter Lake swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
The closest Valspar equivalent of Chicago Skyline is Cool Customer (V107-4). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38.4 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Cool Customer and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Customer swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Wright Sky Blue (FLLW864) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Sky Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Glidden, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Master Matt (335-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Master Matt swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Aleutian (HGSW 3355) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aleutian swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Irogon Blue (DEC796) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Winter Solstice (JG-89) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Chicago Skyline — the nearest deck color, Dix Blue (NO. 82), is clearly different (ΔE 8.88). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0631 instead. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Chicago Skyline (0631), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chicago Skyline without repainting risk. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Rodda, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Sheer Clouds (R087) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Stockholm (C2-750) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
At Clare, the closest color to Chicago Skyline is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 36 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Chicago Skyline — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 5.56). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0631 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Chicago Skyline — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.99). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0631 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Backdrop has no exact twin of Chicago Skyline. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Chicago Skyline — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 6.93). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0631 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chicago Skyline
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Chicago Skyline is Chicago Skyline (0631). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). If Kompozit is your counter, order Chicago Skyline and you'll get the same color. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →