Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Himalaya Sky |
| SKU | 0597 |
| Hex | #7695C2 |
| RGB | 118, 149, 194 |
| HSL | 216°, 38%, 61% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Hirshfield's Himalaya Sky
Himalaya Sky sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Himalaya Sky 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 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 blue 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 Himalaya Sky 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 #7695C2 in HSL space. Pair Himalaya Sky 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 Himalaya Sky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Himalaya Sky 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 0597 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Himalaya Sky is Lobelia (SW 6809) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobelia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Behr has no exact twin of Himalaya Sky. The nearest is Magic Spell (590F-5) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magic Spell swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Himalaya Sky is Brazilian Blue (817) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brazilian Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Valspar's nearest match is Enchanted Evening (4003-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28.6 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Himalaya Sky without repainting risk. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Himalaya Sky. The nearest is Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Hyacinth swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
At Glidden, the closest color to Himalaya Sky is Gingham Blue (10BB 30/203) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gingham Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Superhero (237-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 7.57). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Superhero swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Himalaya Sky is Pembroke Blue (HGSW 1394) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pembroke Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Ocean City (DE5879), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Himalaya Sky without repainting risk. See the full Ocean City swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 12.81). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Himalaya Sky. The nearest is Cook's Blue (NO. 237) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 26 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Himalaya Sky (0597), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Himalaya Sky without repainting risk. See the full Himalaya Sky swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 12.82). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 5.96). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 12.16). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Cyclone (CYCLONE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.9). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Cyclone swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 7.26). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 12.38). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Himalaya Sky — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 17.63). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0597 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Himalaya Sky
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Himalaya Sky is Himalaya Sky (0597). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Himalaya Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Himalaya Sky swatch →