Behr New Age Blue
PPU15-05 · #496EAD · LRV ~15.6
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Pacific Blues (~97% proximity)New Age Blue (PPU15-05) is a dark blue from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards Pacific Blues (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to New Age Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPU15-05
HEX
#496EAD
RGB
73, 110, 173
HSL
218°, 41%, 48%
Family
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New Age Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of New Age Blue?
New Age Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to New Age Blue in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Pacific Blues (DET586), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Cenote (PPG17-02), ~96% proximity; PPG: Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mosaic (CC-874), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Zydeco (V036-3), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), ~81% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), ~81% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~58% 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 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.