Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Blue Goblin |
| SKU | T683 |
| Hex | #9FB7C1 |
| RGB | 159, 183, 193 |
| HSL | 198°, 22%, 69% |
| LRV | 45.1 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Blue Goblin
Blue Goblin sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Blue Goblin is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Blue Goblin within Valspar'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 #9FB7C1 in HSL space. Pair Blue Goblin 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.
Valspar Blue Goblin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Goblin 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 Valspar T683 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Goblin is Languid Blue (SW 6226) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Languid Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At Behr, the closest color to Blue Goblin is Tahoe Blue (PPU13-09) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tahoe Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Goblin
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Blue Goblin is Exhale (AF-515). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Exhale and you'll get the same color. See the full Exhale swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blue Goblin is Blue By You (PPG1035-3) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Goblin is Blue By You (PPG1035-3) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Goblin
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Blue Goblin is Valor (337-3DB). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Valor and you'll get the same color. See the full Valor swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Goblin is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Goblin is Country Air (DET581) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Air swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Goblin
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Blue Goblin. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blue Goblin is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Blue Goblin is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blue Goblin
C2 Paint's nearest match is Fauquier Spring (BD19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Goblin without repainting risk. See the full Fauquier Spring swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Blue Goblin
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Blue Goblin. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At Backdrop, the closest color to Blue Goblin is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Goblin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blue Goblin is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →