Behr Reef Blue S490-3: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 47

Reef Blue (S490-3) is a mid-tone blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 47.1 (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 Valspar Angel Sol (95% match).

Compare Reef Blue with other brands

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LRV

47.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

S490-3

HEX

#93BDCF

RGB

147, 189, 207

HSL

198°, 38%, 69%

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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Blue Echo Behr · S460-3 · LRV 45

Partly Cloudy Behr · S500-3 · LRV 47

Tahoe Blue Behr · PPU13-09 · LRV 44

Charismatic Sky Behr · M520-3 · LRV 50

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Reef Blue FAQ

What undertone does Reef Blue have?

Reef Blue 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 Reef Blue?

Reef Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 47.1 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 Reef Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Angel Sol (8002-43C), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Daydream (CSP-615), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Bonnie Blue (DE5807), 95%; Glidden: Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), 92%; PPG: Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Porch Ceiling (SW 9063), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rest Assured (HGSW9061), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 88%. 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 Reef Blue?

The HEX code of Reef Blue (S490-3) is #93BDCF, RGB 147, 189, 207. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.