Behr Explorer Blue
M470-5 · #57A3B3 · LRV 31.5
Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Calypso is a 96% matchExplorer Blue (M470-5) is a mid-tone blue from Behr. Its LRV is about 31.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Blue Calypso (96% match).
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LRV
31.5 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
M470-5
HEX
#57A3B3
RGB
87, 163, 179
HSL
190°, 38%, 52%
Family
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Explorer Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Explorer Blue?
Explorer Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Explorer Blue in other brands?
PPG: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Spa Day (CSP-635), 96%; Glidden: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), 96%; Valspar: Blue Chiffon (V068-4), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (SW 6774), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (HGSW6774), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Island Hop (DEFD46), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 76%. 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 Explorer Blue?
The HEX code of Explorer Blue (M470-5) is #57A3B3, RGB 87, 163, 179. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.