Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Serene Sea |
| SKU | PPG1158-4 |
| Hex | #78A8C2 |
| RGB | 120, 168, 194 |
| HSL | 201°, 38%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Serene Sea
Serene Sea 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.
Serene Sea 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Serene Sea 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 #78A8C2 in HSL space. Pair Serene Sea 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 Serene Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Serene Sea 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 PPG1158-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serene Sea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Notable Hue (SW 6521) at ΔE 4.39 — 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 Notable Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Serene Sea
Behr has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Bleached Denim (560F-5) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bleached Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Serene Sea
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is San Francisco Bay (802), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Sea without repainting risk. See the full San Francisco Bay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Serene Sea
Valspar's nearest match is Soul Blue (8002-43D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Sea without repainting risk. See the full Soul Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Serene Sea
The closest Glidden equivalent of Serene Sea is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4). At ΔE 0.92 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 Serene Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serene Sea
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Notable Hue (HGSW 2385) at ΔE 4.39 — 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 Notable Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Serene Sea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Serene Sea is Wandering River (DE5850) — very close at ΔE 2.97, 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 Wandering River swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Serene Sea
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) at ΔE 3.84 — 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 Serene Sea
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Serene Sea is Sea of Atlantis (0653) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Serene Sea
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Serene Sea
Clare has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 4.75 — 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 Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Serene Sea
Kompozit has no exact twin of Serene Sea. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →