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Behr Superior Blue

S490-7 · #3A5E73 · LRV 10.1

Compare with other brands: Glidden Brigade is a 98% match

Superior Blue (S490-7) is a deep blue from Behr with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 10.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Brigade (98% match).

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LRV

10.1 · Very dark

Undertone

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

S490-7

HEX

#3A5E73

RGB

58, 94, 115

HSL

202°, 33%, 34%

Family

Blues

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Superior Blue FAQ

What undertone does Superior Blue have?

Superior Blue is a deep blue with a strong 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 Superior Blue?

Superior Blue has an 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.

What is the closest match to Superior Blue in other brands?

Glidden: Brigade (PPG1152-6), 98%; PPG: Brigade (PPG1152-6), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Summer Nights (777), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Summer Night (DE5811), 94%; Valspar: Deep Twilight Blue (4007-6C), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 87%. 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 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.