Behr Sydney Harbour S480-3: Closest tones in 8 brands

Sydney Harbour (S480-3) is a mid-tone blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 46.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Aspen Skies (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Sydney Harbour in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

46.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

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 brand, 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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sydney Harbour in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Aspen Skies (1656), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Arctic Sunrise (8003-41C), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rest Assured (SW 9061), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rest Assured (HGSW9061), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Frozen Tundra (DE5793), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), ~92% proximity; PPG: Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), ~90% 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 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.