Sailor's Coat
PPG1153-7 · #334B58 · LRV 6 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Sailor's Coat6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Sailor's Coat, Really?
Sailor's Coat reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden PPG1153-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sailor's Coat
Sailor's Coat earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Sailor's Coat
At LRV 6, Sailor's Coat is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Sailor's Coat are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1153-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | SeaworthySW 7620 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | Nocturne BlueHDC-CL-28 · Behr | 0.4 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Gentleman's Gray2062-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Cadet Song8004-38G · Valspar | 1.3 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Ship'S HarborPPG1161-5 · Glidden | 0.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Navigation432-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.6 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Sailor's Coat within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #334B58 in HSL space. Pair Sailor's Coat with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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