Behr Shadow Blue N480-3: Closest tones in 8 brands

Shadow Blue (N480-3) is a mid-tone blue from Behr with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 44.8 (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 Valspar Driftwood Blues (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Shadow Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

44.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

N480-3

HEX

#A6B5BD

RGB

166, 181, 189

HSL

201°, 15%, 70%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Shadow Blue in Behr

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Intercoastal Gray Behr · MQ5-23 · LRV 45

Shaved Ice Behr · N490-3 · LRV 45

Half Sea Fog Behr · N470-3 · LRV 46

Simply Blue Behr · PPU15-16 · LRV 49

Stargazer Behr · N510-3 · LRV 45

Peaceful Blue Behr · S470-3 · LRV 44

Vanity Behr · N540-3 · LRV 45

Clear Vista Behr · PPU13-11 · LRV 49

Shadow Blue FAQ

What undertone does Shadow Blue have?

Shadow Blue is a mid-tone blue with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Shadow Blue?

Shadow Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 44.8 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 Shadow Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Driftwood Blues (V138-3), ~98% proximity; PPG: Peace (PPG10-28), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: French Toile (CSP-595), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dockside Blue (SW 7601), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Glen Falls (DE6332), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Languid Blue (HGSW6226), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Peace (PPG10-28), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray (No. 27), ~93% 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 Shadow Blue?

The HEX code of Shadow Blue (N480-3) is #A6B5BD, RGB 166, 181, 189. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.