Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Americana |
| SKU | PPG1152-4 |
| Hex | #809DAF |
| RGB | 128, 157, 175 |
| HSL | 203°, 23%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Americana
Americana 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.
Americana 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 by brand
16 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Americana 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 #809DAF in HSL space. Pair Americana 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 Americana Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Americana 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 PPG1152-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Americana
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Americana is Daphne (SW 9151) — very close at ΔE 2.9, 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 Daphne swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Americana
Behr's nearest match is Yacht Harbor (PMD-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Americana without repainting risk. See the full Yacht Harbor swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Americana
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Labrador Blue (1670), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Americana without repainting risk. See the full Labrador Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Americana
The closest Valspar equivalent of Americana is Lake Okoboji (V108-4). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Lake Okoboji and you'll get the same color. See the full Lake Okoboji swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Americana
The closest Glidden equivalent of Americana is Americana (PPG1152-4). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Americana and you'll get the same color. See the full Americana swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Americana
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Americana is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonlit Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Americana
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Frozen Lake (DE5815), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Americana without repainting risk. See the full Frozen Lake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Americana
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Breath-Taking View (0632), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Americana without repainting risk. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Americana
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Americana is Breath-Taking View (0632). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Breath-Taking View and you'll get the same color. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Americana
C2 Paint's nearest match is Bahamas (C2-748), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Americana without repainting risk. See the full Bahamas swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Americana
Clare has no exact twin of Americana. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Americana
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Americana is Breath-Taking View (0632). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Breath-Taking View and you'll get the same color. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →