Behr Shadow Blue N480-3: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 45

Shadow Blue (N480-3) is a mid-tone blue from Behr with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 44.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Driftwood Blues (98% match).

Compare Shadow Blue with other brands

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LRV

44.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

N480-3

HEX

#A6B5BD

RGB

166, 181, 189

HSL

201°, 15%, 70%

Family

Blues

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

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Shadow Blue FAQ

What undertone does Shadow Blue have?

Shadow Blue is a mid-tone blue with a moderate 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 Shadow Blue?

Shadow Blue has an 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.

What is the closest match to Shadow Blue in other brands?

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