Aruba Blue P480-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #29ABB4, 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.
Ref. #29ABB4 · P480-6
Aruba Blue
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aruba Blue Technical Profile
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Aruba Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aruba Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAruba Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTropical Lagoon
Tropical Lagoon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aquarium
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cool Aqua
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Exotic Sea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marine Blue
PPG
Very similar
Brookside
Vista Paint
Very similar
Seawall
Kilz
Very similar
Montego Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cyan Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aruba Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Aruba Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aruba Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aruba Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aruba Blue are Tropical Lagoon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Peacock Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Aquarium by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aruba Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.