Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Blue Odyssey |
| SKU | PPG1166-6 |
| Hex | #4F6A97 |
| RGB | 79, 106, 151 |
| HSL | 218°, 31%, 45% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About PPG / Glidden Blue Odyssey
With an LRV of 14, Blue Odyssey is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Blue Odyssey works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Blue Odyssey 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 #4F6A97 in HSL space. Pair Blue Odyssey 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 Blue Odyssey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Odyssey 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 PPG1166-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blue Odyssey. The nearest is Revel Blue (SW 6530) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Revel Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
At Behr, the closest color to Blue Odyssey is Cobalt Flame (PMD-23) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cobalt Flame swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Odyssey is Nile Blue (CSP-560) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nile Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
Valspar has no exact twin of Blue Odyssey. The nearest is Blue Batik (V074-5) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Batik swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
The closest Glidden equivalent of Blue Odyssey is Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). If Glidden is your counter, order Blue Odyssey and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Odyssey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blue Odyssey. The nearest is Sapphire Waters (139-6DB) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sapphire Waters swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blue Odyssey. The nearest is Arresting Blue (HGSW 1382) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arresting Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Blue Odyssey. The nearest is Postwar Boom (DET584) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Postwar Boom swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Blue Odyssey. The nearest is Pitch Blue (NO. 220) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blue Odyssey is Honky Tonk Blue (0619) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honky Tonk Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Blue Odyssey. The nearest is Honky Tonk Blue (0619) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Honky Tonk Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Odyssey
Kompozit has no exact twin of Blue Odyssey. The nearest is Honky Tonk Blue (0619) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Honky Tonk Blue swatch →