Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Suenos |
| SKU | PPG17-01 |
| Hex | #96ADDB |
| RGB | 150, 173, 219 |
| HSL | 220°, 49%, 72% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Suenos
Suenos sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Suenos 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Suenos 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 #96ADDB in HSL space. Pair Suenos 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 Suenos Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Suenos 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 PPG17-01 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Suenos
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Indulgent (SW 6969) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Suenos
Behr's nearest match is Wild Thistle (630F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Suenos without repainting risk. See the full Wild Thistle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Suenos
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Suenos is Aqua Marina (816) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Marina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Suenos
Valspar has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Sassy Violet (4004-10A) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.5 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sassy Violet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Suenos
The closest Glidden equivalent of Suenos is Suenos (PPG17-01). At ΔE 0.18 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Glidden is your counter, order Suenos and you'll get the same color. See the full Suenos swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Suenos
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Lite Periwinkle (141-4DB) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lite Periwinkle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Suenos
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Sapphire Fog (DE5899) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 13 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sapphire Fog swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Suenos
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Suenos is Blue Parlor (0610) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Parlor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Suenos
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Blue Skies Today (0604), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Suenos without repainting risk. See the full Blue Skies Today swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Suenos
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Suenos. The nearest is Blue Persuasion (C2-767) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Suenos
Kompozit's nearest match is Blue Skies Today (0604), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Suenos without repainting risk. See the full Blue Skies Today swatch →