Brussels Blue 70BG 38/143 Matches | Glidden

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Brussels Blue

Glidden · 70BG 38/143

Brussels Blue is a saturated, neutral, orchid blue with a violet undertone. It is a perfect paint color for any space. Pair it with off-white trim and brushed silver or gold accents.

Hex
#8CAABDpublished
LRV
38derived
Status
Current
About this data

Published digital swatch. Estimated from digital swatch.

Compared with CIEDE2000

Closest matches in other brands

One closest active color per manufacturer

12 closest brand matches loaded.

Coventry BlueValspar · 4005-5CΔE 0.99indistinguishableLRV 36.34The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.

The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.

Lightness−1.18candidate minus target
Chroma+0.35candidate minus target
Hue−0.29candidate minus target
LRV−1.66candidate minus target
Notable HueHGTV Home · HGSW6521ΔE 1.20near-exactLRV 37The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.

The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.

Lightness−0.96candidate minus target
Chroma−0.33candidate minus target
Hue+1.22candidate minus target
LRV−1.00candidate minus target
Notable HueSherwin-Williams · SW 6521ΔE 1.20near-exactLRV 36.69The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.

The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.

Lightness−0.96candidate minus target
Chroma−0.33candidate minus target
Hue+1.22candidate minus target
LRV−1.31candidate minus target
Dresden DreamPPG · PPG1155-5ΔE 1.54near-exactLRV 38The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.

Lightness−0.82candidate minus target
Chroma−1.83candidate minus target
Hue+1.11candidate minus target
LRV0.00candidate minus target
Chilly BlueBehr · S500-4ΔE 1.71near-exactLRV 39The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

Lightness+1.18candidate minus target
Chroma+2.34candidate minus target
Hue−0.69candidate minus target
LRV+1.00candidate minus target
Subdued BlueDutch Boy · 238-4DBΔE 1.80near-exactLRV 40The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.

Lightness+1.30candidate minus target
Chroma+2.51candidate minus target
Hue+0.62candidate minus target
LRV+2.00candidate minus target
New Born's EyesBenjamin Moore · 1663ΔE 2.13very closeLRV 41.21The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.

Lightness+1.64candidate minus target
Chroma+0.05candidate minus target
Hue−2.33candidate minus target
LRV+3.21candidate minus target
Winter SolsticeMagnolia Home · JG-89ΔE 2.85very closeLRV 36.25The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.

Lightness−1.31candidate minus target
Chroma−1.02candidate minus target
Hue−3.49candidate minus target
LRV−1.75candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.

Silver SkateDunn-Edwards · DE5801ΔE 2.86very closeLRV 32The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.

Lightness−3.20candidate minus target
Chroma−1.96candidate minus target
Hue−0.39candidate minus target
LRV−6.00candidate minus target
KittiwakeFarrow & Ball · No.307ΔE 3.08very closeLRV 39.72The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.

Lightness+1.25candidate minus target
Chroma−4.62candidate minus target
Hue+0.53candidate minus target
LRV+1.72candidate minus target
Cloud WatchingClare · Cloud WatchingΔE 5.25noticeably differentLRV 45.84The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points higher.

Lightness+5.42candidate minus target
Chroma−4.75candidate minus target
Hue+1.54candidate minus target
LRV+7.84candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.

NOVELTY WAVEBackdrop · NOVELTY WAVEΔE 9.17noticeably differentLRV 27.12The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.9 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.9 points lower.

Lightness−8.93candidate minus target
Chroma+1.06candidate minus target
Hue−7.17candidate minus target
LRV−10.88candidate minus target

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.