Behr Simply Blue PPU15-16: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 49

Simply Blue (PPU15-16) is a mid-tone blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 48.6 (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 Benjamin Moore November Skies (100% match).

Compare Simply Blue with other brands

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LRV

48.6 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPU15-16

HEX

#ADBBC9

RGB

173, 187, 201

HSL

210°, 21%, 73%

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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Chivalrous Behr · S550-3 · LRV 45

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Simply Blue FAQ

What undertone does Simply Blue have?

Simply Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue. 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 Simply Blue?

Simply Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 48.6 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 Simply Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: November Skies (2128-50), 100%; Sherwin-Williams: Windy Blue (SW 6240), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Windy Blue (HGSW6240), 97%; Valspar: Glacier Mist (4005-3B), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Overcast Sky (DE5821), 96%; Glidden: Blue Beard (PPG1042-4), 95%; PPG: Rendezvous (PPG1160-3), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray (No. 27), 92%. 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 Simply Blue?

The HEX code of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) is #ADBBC9, RGB 173, 187, 201. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.