Express Blue (M500-6) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 9.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Brigade (96% match).
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LRV
9.4 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
M500-6
HEX
#395A73
RGB
57, 90, 115
HSL
206°, 34%, 34%
Family
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Express Blue FAQ
What undertone does Express Blue have?
Express Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Express Blue?
Express Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Express Blue in other brands?
PPG: Brigade (PPG1152-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), 94%; Glidden: Brigade (PPG1152-6), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Earth (DE5853), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Danube (2062-30), 93%; Valspar: Deep Twilight Blue (4007-6C), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 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 Express Blue?
The HEX code of Express Blue (M500-6) is #395A73, RGB 57, 90, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.