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Behr Breezy Blue

M490-1 · #BAD9E5 · LRV 65.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue is a 98% match

Breezy Blue (M490-1) is a light blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 65.7 (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 Watercolor Blue (98% match).

Compare Breezy Blue with other brands

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LRV

65.7 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

M490-1

HEX

#BAD9E5

RGB

186, 217, 229

HSL

197°, 45%, 81%

Family

Blues

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Breezy Blue FAQ

What undertone does Breezy Blue have?

Breezy 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 Breezy Blue?

Breezy Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 65.7 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 Breezy Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Watercolor Blue (793), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Glacier Point (DE5785), 96%; Valspar: New Prince (V069-2), 96%; Glidden: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Soar (SW 6799), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Soar (HGSW6799), 94%; PPG: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 86%. 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 Breezy Blue?

The HEX code of Breezy Blue (M490-1) is #BAD9E5, RGB 186, 217, 229. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.