Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sorcerer |
| SKU | PPG1240-5 |
| Hex | #3399CE |
| RGB | 51, 153, 206 |
| HSL | 201°, 61%, 50% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Sorcerer
Sorcerer sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Sorcerer 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
9 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
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sorcerer 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 #3399CE in HSL space. Pair Sorcerer 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 Sorcerer Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sorcerer 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 PPG1240-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sorcerer
At Behr, the closest color to Sorcerer is Hemisphere (M500-4) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemisphere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sorcerer
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Clearest Ocean Blue (2064-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sorcerer without repainting risk. See the full Clearest Ocean Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sorcerer
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sorcerer is Blue Tango (4007-10B). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.6 vs 28). If Valspar is your counter, order Blue Tango and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Tango swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sorcerer
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sorcerer is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Sorcerer and you'll get the same color. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sorcerer
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sorcerer is Ship Shape Blue (137-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ship Shape Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sorcerer
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sorcerer is Splish Splash (DE5844) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Splish Splash swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sorcerer
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sorcerer. The nearest is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →