Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | American Anthem |
| SKU | PPG1156-4 |
| Hex | #7596AA |
| RGB | 117, 150, 170 |
| HSL | 203°, 24%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden American Anthem
American Anthem sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
American Anthem 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to American Anthem within PPG / 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 #7596AA in HSL space. Pair American Anthem 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.
PPG / Glidden American Anthem Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching American Anthem 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1156-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of American Anthem
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to American Anthem is Dyer's Woad (SW 9071) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dyer's Woad swatch →
Behr Equivalent of American Anthem
Behr has no exact twin of American Anthem. The nearest is Belladonna (T13-5) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Belladonna swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of American Anthem
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to American Anthem is Sea Reflections (1664) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of American Anthem
The closest Valspar equivalent of American Anthem is Office Blue (4005-6A). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.1 vs 28). If Valspar is your counter, order Office Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Office Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of American Anthem
Glidden's nearest match is American Anthem (PPG1156-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for American Anthem without repainting risk. See the full American Anthem swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of American Anthem
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to American Anthem is Superhero (237-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superhero swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of American Anthem
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to American Anthem is Smoky Blue (DET570) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of American Anthem
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of American Anthem. The nearest is Stone Blue (NO. 85) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of American Anthem
At C2 Paint, the closest color to American Anthem is Eiger (C2-747) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eiger swatch →
Clare Equivalent of American Anthem
Clare has no exact twin of American Anthem. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →