Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sailor Boy |
| SKU | 1164-4 |
| Hex | #AEBBD0 |
| RGB | 174, 187, 208 |
| HSL | 217°, 27%, 75% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Sailor Boy
Sailor Boy sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Sailor Boy 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sailor Boy 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 #AEBBD0 in HSL space. Pair Sailor Boy 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 Sailor Boy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sailor Boy 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 1164-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sailor Boy
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sailor Boy. The nearest is Windy Blue (SW 6240) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Windy Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sailor Boy
Behr's nearest match is Movie Magic (MQ5-45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sailor Boy without repainting risk. See the full Movie Magic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sailor Boy
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sailor Boy is November Skies (2128-50) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full November Skies swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sailor Boy
At Valspar, the closest color to Sailor Boy is Peri Wink (8003-47B) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peri Wink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sailor Boy
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sailor Boy is Dreamy (PPG1164-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Dreamy and you'll get the same color. See the full Dreamy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sailor Boy
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sailor Boy is Salted Lavender (242-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salted Lavender swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sailor Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sailor Boy. The nearest is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sailor Boy
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Babbling Creek (0588), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sailor Boy without repainting risk. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sailor Boy
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sailor Boy is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sailor Boy
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sailor Boy. The nearest is Tidal (C2-768) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tidal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sailor Boy
Clare has no exact twin of Sailor Boy. The nearest is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sailor Boy
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sailor Boy. The nearest is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sailor Boy
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sailor Boy is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →