Behr Sydney Harbour S480-3: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 46

Sydney Harbour (S480-3) is a mid-tone blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 46.3 (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 Aspen Skies (98% match).

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LRV

46.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

S480-3

HEX

#97BBC9

RGB

151, 187, 201

HSL

197°, 32%, 69%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Sydney Harbour in Behr

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

Reef Blue Behr · S490-3 · LRV 47

Tahoe Blue Behr · PPU13-09 · LRV 44

Partly Cloudy Behr · S500-3 · LRV 47

Blue Echo Behr · S460-3 · LRV 45

Peaceful Blue Behr · S470-3 · LRV 44

Blue Chalk Behr · M500-3 · LRV 47

Speedboat Behr · M490-3 · LRV 48

Clear Vista Behr · PPU13-11 · LRV 49

Sydney Harbour FAQ

What undertone does Sydney Harbour have?

Sydney Harbour is a mid-tone 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 Sydney Harbour?

Sydney Harbour has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 46.3 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 Sydney Harbour in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Aspen Skies (1656), 98%; Valspar: Arctic Sunrise (8003-41C), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Rest Assured (SW 9061), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rest Assured (HGSW9061), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Frozen Tundra (DE5793), 93%; Glidden: Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), 92%; PPG: Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 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 Sydney Harbour?

The HEX code of Sydney Harbour (S480-3) is #97BBC9, RGB 151, 187, 201. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.