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Behr Basin Blue

M470-2 · #B9DEE4 · LRV 68.2

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Blue Moon is a 98% match

Basin Blue (M470-2) is a light blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 68.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Blue Moon (98% match).

Compare Basin Blue with other brands

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LRV

68.2 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

M470-2

HEX

#B9DEE4

RGB

185, 222, 228

HSL

188°, 44%, 81%

Family

Blues

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Basin Blue FAQ

What undertone does Basin Blue have?

Basin Blue is a light blue with a strong blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Basin Blue?

Basin Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 68.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Basin Blue in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Blue Moon (DE5764), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Skyscraper (765), 98%; Valspar: Out of the Blue (5004-9B), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Minor Blue (SW 6792), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Minor Blue (HGSW6792), 96%; PPG: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), 95%; Glidden: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Basin Blue?

The HEX code of Basin Blue (M470-2) is #B9DEE4, RGB 185, 222, 228. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.