Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Prussian Blue |
| SKU | PPG1154-6 |
| Hex | #5E7B8A |
| RGB | 94, 123, 138 |
| HSL | 200°, 19%, 45% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Prussian Blue
With an LRV of 18, Prussian Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Prussian Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Prussian 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 #5E7B8A in HSL space. Pair Prussian 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 Prussian Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Prussian 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 PPG1154-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prussian Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Prussian Blue is St. Bart's (SW 7614) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full St. Bart's swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Prussian Blue
Behr's nearest match is Cotton Denim (HDC-FL14-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Prussian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cotton Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Prussian Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Prussian Blue is Stillwater (1650) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Prussian Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Play Me a Melody (V106-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.6 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Prussian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Play Me a Melody swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Prussian Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Prussian Blue is Prussian Blue (PPG1154-6). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Glidden is your counter, order Prussian Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Prussian Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Prussian Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Prussian Blue. The nearest is River Cruise (334-5DB) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full River Cruise swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prussian Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Prussian Blue. The nearest is Aquamarined (HGSW 3313) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquamarined swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Prussian Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Prussian Blue is Blue Monday (DET568) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Monday swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Prussian Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Prussian Blue is Sloe Blue (NO. 87) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sloe Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Prussian Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Prussian Blue is Rocky Hill (H0050) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Hill swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Prussian Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Prussian Blue is Evening Tide (R088) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Tide swatch →