Behr New Age Blue
PPU15-05 · #496EAD · LRV 15.6
Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Pacific Blues is a 97% matchNew Age Blue (PPU15-05) is a dark blue from Behr. Its LRV is about 15.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Pacific Blues (97% match).
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LRV
15.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPU15-05
HEX
#496EAD
RGB
73, 110, 173
HSL
218°, 41%, 48%
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New Age Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of New Age Blue?
New Age Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.6 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.
What is the closest match to New Age Blue in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Pacific Blues (DET586), 97%; Glidden: Cenote (PPG17-02), 96%; PPG: Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Mosaic (CC-874), 90%; Valspar: Zydeco (V036-3), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), 81%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 58%. 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 New Age Blue?
The HEX code of New Age Blue (PPU15-05) is #496EAD, RGB 73, 110, 173. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.