Behr Bossa Nova
S540-7 · #51556D · LRV ~9.4
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar When Worlds Collide (~98% proximity)Bossa Nova (S540-7) is a deep blue from Behr with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar When Worlds Collide (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Bossa Nova in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9.4 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
S540-7
HEX
#51556D
RGB
81, 85, 109
HSL
231°, 15%, 37%
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Bossa Nova FAQ
What undertone does Bossa Nova have?
Bossa Nova is a deep blue with a strong violet 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 Bossa Nova?
Bossa Nova has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.4 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 Bossa Nova in other brands?
Valspar: When Worlds Collide (8003-48F), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Intergalactic (DE5916), ~95% proximity; PPG: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Kensington Blue (840), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (SW 6551), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (HGSW6551), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~85% 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 Bossa Nova?
The HEX code of Bossa Nova (S540-7) is #51556D, RGB 81, 85, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.