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Behr Extreme

S530-6 · #536078 · LRV 11.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue is a 95% match

Extreme (S530-6) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 11.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue (95% match).

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LRV

11.6 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

S530-6

HEX

#536078

RGB

83, 96, 120

HSL

219°, 18%, 40%

Family

Blues

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Extreme FAQ

What undertone does Extreme have?

Extreme has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Extreme?

Extreme has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.6 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 Extreme in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Kensington Blue (CC-780), 95%; PPG: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Admiral Blue (DE5887), 94%; Glidden: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (SW 6544), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), 94%; Valspar: Dark Night (4003-4C), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 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 Extreme?

The HEX code of Extreme (S530-6) is #536078, RGB 83, 96, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.