Skysail Blue 1167-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #818DB3, LRV 27 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serendipity from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #818DB3 · 1167-5
Skysail Blue
27%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Skysail Blue Technical Profile
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Skysail Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Skysail Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSkysail Blue
Very similar
KilzSerendipity
Serendipity
Kilz
Very similar
King’s Court
Vista Paint
Very similar
Evening In Paris
Behr
Very similar
Merlin
Valspar
Very similar
Enchanting Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Periwinks
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Softened Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bailey Bells
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skysail Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skysail Blue
#818DB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skysail Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skysail Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Skysail Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Skysail Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skysail Blue have?
Skysail Blue by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Skysail Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skysail Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skysail Blue are Serendipity by Kilz (a very close match), King’s Court by Vista Paint (a very close match), Evening In Paris by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Skysail Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Skysail Blue?
Skysail Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Skysail Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.