Aruba Blue P480-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #29ABB4, estimated LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Lagoon from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #29ABB4 · P480-6
Aruba Blue
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aruba Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#29ABB4
RGB41, 171, 180
Estimated LRV20.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#19AEB9
Close digital match
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#3AA9AE
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#19B0BC
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Colors That Work With Aruba Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aruba Blue
#29ABB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B82B5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aruba Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aruba Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Aruba Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aruba Blue have?
Aruba Blue by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Aruba Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aruba Blue are Tropical Lagoon by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Peacock Teal by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Aquarium by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Aruba Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Aruba Blue?
Aruba Blue has a estimated lightness value of 20.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Aruba Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.