Behr Explorer Blue
M470-5 · #57A3B3 · LRV ~31.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blue Calypso (~96% proximity)Explorer Blue (M470-5) is a mid-tone blue from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 31.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Blue Calypso (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Explorer Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Explorer Blue in other brands?
PPG: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Spa Day (CSP-635), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Blue Chiffon (V068-4), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (SW 6774), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (HGSW6774), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Island Hop (DEFD46), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~76% 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 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.