Behr Bengal Blue
M480-3 · #A3D1DF · LRV 58.7
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Hawaiian Breeze is a 95% matchBengal Blue (M480-3) is a light blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 58.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Hawaiian Breeze (95% match).
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LRV
58.7 · Light
Undertone
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
M480-3
HEX
#A3D1DF
RGB
163, 209, 223
HSL
194°, 48%, 76%
Family
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Bengal Blue FAQ
What undertone does Bengal Blue have?
Bengal 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 Bengal Blue?
Bengal Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 58.7 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 Bengal Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Hawaiian Breeze (772), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Liquid Blue (SW 6779), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Liquid Blue (HGSW6779), 95%; Glidden: Ocean Cruise (PPG1236-4), 94%; Valspar: Misty (5002-9B), 94%; PPG: Ocean Cruise (PPG1236-4), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Surfside (DE5765), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 77%. 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 Bengal Blue?
The HEX code of Bengal Blue (M480-3) is #A3D1DF, RGB 163, 209, 223. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.