Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Harbor Sky |
| SKU | PPG1238-4 |
| Hex | #7EB6CF |
| RGB | 126, 182, 207 |
| HSL | 199°, 46%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Harbor Sky
Harbor Sky 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 teal 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.
Harbor 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 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
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 Harbor Sky 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 #7EB6CF in HSL space. Pair Harbor 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.
PPG / Glidden Harbor Sky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Harbor 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1238-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harbor Sky
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Regale Blue (SW 6801), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Harbor Sky without repainting risk. See the full Regale Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Harbor Sky
At Behr, the closest color to Harbor Sky is Simply Posh (MQ5-55) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simply Posh swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Harbor Sky
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Harbor Sky is Athenian Blue (773). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Athenian Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Athenian Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Harbor Sky
At Valspar, the closest color to Harbor Sky is Blue Bird Morning (P068) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44.1 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Bird Morning swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Harbor Sky
The closest Glidden equivalent of Harbor Sky is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Harbor Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Harbor Sky
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Harbor Sky is Skippered Blue (235-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skippered Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harbor Sky
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stone Mountain Blue (HGSW 1374), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Harbor Sky without repainting risk. See the full Stone Mountain Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Harbor Sky
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Harbor Sky is Bonnie Blue (DE5807) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Harbor Sky
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Harbor Sky. The nearest is Yonder (NO. 9810) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yonder swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Harbor Sky
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Harbor Sky is Mountain Main (0652) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Main swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Harbor Sky
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Harbor Sky. The nearest is Virginia Morn (BD23) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Harbor Sky
At Kompozit, the closest color to Harbor Sky is Mountain Main (0652) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Main swatch →