Behr Oarsman Blue S450-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 24

Oarsman Blue (S450-5) is a dark blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 23.9 (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 Sherwin-Williams Mountain Stream (97% match).

Compare Oarsman Blue with other brands

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LRV

23.9 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

S450-5

HEX

#648D95

RGB

100, 141, 149

HSL

190°, 20%, 49%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Oarsman Blue in Behr

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

Cabana Blue Behr · HDC-AC-23A · LRV 25

Tasmanian Sea Behr · S440-5 · LRV 23

Voyage Behr · PPU13-07 · LRV 30

Blueprint Behr · S470-5 · LRV 20

Blue Square Behr · S460-5 · LRV 22

Blue Moon Bay Behr · S480-5 · LRV 21

Dragonfly Behr · PPU12-03 · LRV 25

Dolphin Blue Behr · S470-4 · LRV 31

Oarsman Blue FAQ

What undertone does Oarsman Blue have?

Oarsman Blue is a dark blue with a strong blue-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 Oarsman Blue?

Oarsman Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.9 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 Oarsman Blue in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Mountain Stream (SW 7612), 97%; Valspar: Flood Tide (5001-6A), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Bell Blue (DET554), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Secret Cove (HGSW9058), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Baltic Sea (CSP-680), 93%; Glidden: Baritone (PPG1149-5), 93%; PPG: Baritone (PPG1149-5), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 90%. 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 Oarsman Blue?

The HEX code of Oarsman Blue (S450-5) is #648D95, RGB 100, 141, 149. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.