Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Horizon Haze |
| SKU | PPG1237-4 |
| Hex | #81C1E1 |
| RGB | 129, 193, 225 |
| HSL | 200°, 62%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Horizon Haze
Horizon Haze sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Horizon Haze 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Horizon Haze 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 #81C1E1 in HSL space. Pair Horizon Haze 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 Horizon Haze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Horizon Haze 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 PPG1237-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Undercool (SW 6957), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Horizon Haze without repainting risk. See the full Undercool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Horizon Haze
The closest Behr equivalent of Horizon Haze is Colorado Springs (570D-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Colorado Springs and you'll get the same color. See the full Colorado Springs swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Pool Party (2059-50) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pool Party swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Horizon Haze
The closest Valspar equivalent of Horizon Haze is Moment of Grace (8001-42C). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Moment of Grace and you'll get the same color. See the full Moment of Grace swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Horizon Haze
The closest Glidden equivalent of Horizon Haze is Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Glidden is your counter, order Horizon Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Horizon Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Twinkle (138-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Blue Discovery (HGSW 1365) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Discovery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Horizon Haze is Astral (DE5856) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Astral swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Horizon Haze. The nearest is Watery Sea (0638) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watery Sea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Horizon Haze. The nearest is Watery Sea (0638) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watery Sea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Horizon Haze
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Horizon Haze is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Horizon Haze
Kompozit has no exact twin of Horizon Haze. The nearest is Watery Sea (0638) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watery Sea swatch →