Behr Alpha Blue
M520-5 · #588BB4 · LRV ~23.8
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Lazy Sunday (~96% proximity)Alpha Blue (M520-5) is a dark blue from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Lazy Sunday (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Alpha Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.8 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
M520-5
HEX
#588BB4
RGB
88, 139, 180
HSL
207°, 38%, 53%
Family
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Alpha Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Alpha Blue?
Alpha Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Alpha Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Lazy Sunday (803), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Ship's Harbor (PPG1161-5), ~94% proximity; PPG: Ship's Harbor (PPG1161-5), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Blueberry Festival (8002-44E), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blueberry Muffin (DE5851), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), ~86% 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 Alpha Blue?
The HEX code of Alpha Blue (M520-5) is #588BB4, RGB 88, 139, 180. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.