Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Mystic Blue |
| SKU | PPG1237-5 |
| Hex | #48A8CF |
| RGB | 72, 168, 207 |
| HSL | 197°, 58%, 55% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Mystic Blue
Mystic Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Mystic Blue 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mystic Blue 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 #48A8CF in HSL space. Pair Mystic Blue 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 Mystic Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mystic Blue 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 PPG1237-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mystic Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mystic Blue. The nearest is Jacaranda (SW 6802) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jacaranda swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mystic Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Mystic Blue is Blue Chaise (550D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Chaise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mystic Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mystic Blue is Blue Belle Island (782) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Belle Island swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mystic Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Mystic Blue is Infinity (V033-2) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.4 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Infinity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mystic Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Mystic Blue is Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Mystic Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mystic Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mystic Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mystic Blue is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mystic Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mystic Blue. The nearest is Orion Blue (HGSW 1373) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orion Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mystic Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mystic Blue is Frozen Wave (DE5829) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frozen Wave swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mystic Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mystic Blue. The nearest is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mystic Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Charybdis (0661), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mystic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mystic Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mystic Blue is Epimethius (0660) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 42 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Epimethius swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mystic Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mystic Blue is Epimethius (0660) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Epimethius swatch →