Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Skysail Blue |
| SKU | PPG1167-5 |
| Hex | #818DB3 |
| RGB | 129, 141, 179 |
| HSL | 226°, 25%, 60% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Skysail Blue
Skysail Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Skysail 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
6 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Skysail 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 #818DB3 in HSL space. Pair Skysail 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 Skysail Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Skysail 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 PPG1167-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Skysail Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Skysail Blue. The nearest is Violet Stone (2069-40) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Skysail Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Skysail Blue is Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Skysail Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Skysail Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Skysail Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Skysail Blue is Periwinks (240-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Periwinks swatch →