Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Salem Blue |
| SKU | PPG1239-4 |
| Hex | #67A9D2 |
| RGB | 103, 169, 210 |
| HSL | 203°, 54%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Salem Blue
Salem Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Salem 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
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 Salem 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 #67A9D2 in HSL space. Pair Salem 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 Salem Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Salem 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 PPG1239-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Salem Blue
Behr's nearest match is Brittany Blue (M510-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Blue without repainting risk. See the full Brittany Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Salem Blue is Blue Belle Island (782) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) 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 Salem Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Salem Blue is Boo Blue (V072-4) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.3 vs 36) 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 Salem Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Salem Blue is Salem Blue (PPG1239-4). At ΔE 0.23 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Salem Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Salem Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Salem Blue is Blue Morning Glory (138-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Morning Glory swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Salem Blue is Marina (DE5857) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marina swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Salem Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Salem Blue. The nearest is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Area Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Salem Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Salem Blue. The nearest is Acapulco Dive (0639) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Salem Blue is Acapulco Dive (0639) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Salem Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Salem Blue. The nearest is Sanctuary (C2-766) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Salem Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Salem Blue is Acapulco Dive (0639) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →