Behr Basin Blue
M470-2 · #B9DEE4 · LRV ~68.2
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Blue Moon (~98% proximity)Basin Blue (M470-2) is a light blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 68.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Blue Moon (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Basin Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
68.2 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
M470-2
HEX
#B9DEE4
RGB
185, 222, 228
HSL
188°, 44%, 81%
Family
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Basin Blue in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Blue Moon (DE5764), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Skyscraper (765), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Out of the Blue (5004-9B), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Minor Blue (SW 6792), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Minor Blue (HGSW6792), ~96% proximity; PPG: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~83% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.