Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Overcast |
| SKU | PPG1242-4 |
| Hex | #74A3CF |
| RGB | 116, 163, 207 |
| HSL | 209°, 49%, 63% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Overcast
Overcast 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 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.
Overcast 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 Overcast 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 #74A3CF in HSL space. Pair Overcast 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 Overcast Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Overcast 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 PPG1242-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Overcast
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Overcast. The nearest is Lobelia (SW 6809) at ΔE 3.9 — 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 Lobelia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Overcast
Behr's nearest match is Ocean Ridge (580D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Overcast without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Ridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Overcast
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Nova Scotia Blue (796), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Overcast without repainting risk. See the full Nova Scotia Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Overcast
At Valspar, the closest color to Overcast is Boo Blue (V072-4) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.3 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boo Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Overcast
The closest Glidden equivalent of Overcast is Overcast (PPG1242-4). At ΔE 0.21 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Overcast and you'll get the same color. See the full Overcast swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Overcast
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Overcast. The nearest is Blue Morning Glory (138-6DB) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Morning Glory swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Overcast
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Overcast. The nearest is Pembroke Blue (HGSW 1394) at ΔE 3.9 — 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 Pembroke Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Overcast
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Overcast is Wandering River (DE5850) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wandering River swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Overcast
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Overcast is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Area Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Overcast
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Overcast. The nearest is Sea of Atlantis (0653) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Overcast
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Overcast is Key West Zenith (0646) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key West Zenith swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Overcast
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Overcast is Sanctuary (C2-766) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Overcast
At Kompozit, the closest color to Overcast is Key West Zenith (0646) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key West Zenith swatch →