Behr Superior Blue
S490-7 · #3A5E73 · LRV ~10.1
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Brigade (~98% proximity)Superior Blue (S490-7) is a deep blue from Behr with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Brigade (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Superior Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.1 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
S490-7
HEX
#3A5E73
RGB
58, 94, 115
HSL
202°, 33%, 34%
Family
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Superior Blue FAQ
What undertone does Superior Blue have?
Superior Blue is a deep blue with a strong 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 Superior Blue?
Superior Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Superior Blue in other brands?
Glidden: Brigade (PPG1152-6), ~98% proximity; PPG: Brigade (PPG1152-6), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Summer Nights (777), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Summer Night (DE5811), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Deep Twilight Blue (4007-6C), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~87% 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 Superior Blue?
The HEX code of Superior Blue (S490-7) is #3A5E73, RGB 58, 94, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.