Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Kaleidoscope |
| SKU | PPG1160-4 |
| Hex | #8DA8BE |
| RGB | 141, 168, 190 |
| HSL | 207°, 27%, 65% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Kaleidoscope 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
14 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Kaleidoscope 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 #8DA8BE in HSL space. Pair Kaleidoscope 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 Kaleidoscope Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kaleidoscope 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 PPG1160-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Notable Hue (SW 6521), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kaleidoscope without repainting risk. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
Behr's nearest match is Paris (PPU14-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kaleidoscope without repainting risk. See the full Paris swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Kaleidoscope is Harlequin Blue (830) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harlequin Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
The closest Valspar equivalent of Kaleidoscope is Porcelain Vase (V109-4). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.7 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order Porcelain Vase and you'll get the same color. See the full Porcelain Vase swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
The closest Glidden equivalent of Kaleidoscope is Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Kaleidoscope and you'll get the same color. See the full Kaleidoscope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Grayed Cobalt (239-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kaleidoscope without repainting risk. See the full Grayed Cobalt swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Notable Hue (HGSW 2385), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kaleidoscope without repainting risk. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Kaleidoscope. The nearest is Bachelor Blue (DE5878) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bachelor Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Kaleidoscope. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kaleidoscope is Kittiwake (NO. 307) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Kaleidoscope is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Kaleidoscope. The nearest is Chicago Skyline (0631) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
C2 Paint's nearest match is Linus (C2-749), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kaleidoscope without repainting risk. See the full Linus swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kaleidoscope
Kompozit has no exact twin of Kaleidoscope. The nearest is Chicago Skyline (0631) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →