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Behr Bossa Nova

S540-7 · #51556D · LRV 9.4

Compare with other brands: Valspar When Worlds Collide is a 98% match

Bossa Nova (S540-7) is a deep blue from Behr with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 9.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar When Worlds Collide (98% match).

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LRV

9.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

S540-7

HEX

#51556D

RGB

81, 85, 109

HSL

231°, 15%, 37%

Family

Blues

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Bossa Nova FAQ

What undertone does Bossa Nova have?

Bossa Nova is a deep blue with a strong violet 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 Bossa Nova?

Bossa Nova has an 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.

What is the closest match to Bossa Nova in other brands?

Valspar: When Worlds Collide (8003-48F), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Intergalactic (DE5916), 95%; PPG: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), 92%; Glidden: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Kensington Blue (840), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (SW 6551), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (HGSW6551), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 85%. 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 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.