Award Blue 590B-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1444B7, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kinetic Energy from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1444B7 · 590B-7
Award Blue
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Award Blue Technical Profile
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Award Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Award Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAward Blue
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsKinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Royale
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cascade Twilight
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Blue Highlight
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Delphinium
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Crushed Velvet
PPG
Visible difference
Strong Will
Valspar
Visible difference
Frank Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Navy Dress
Kilz
Visible difference
Capri Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Award Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Award Blue
#1444B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B42BC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Award Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Award 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 Award 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.
Award Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Award Blue have?
Award Blue by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Award Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Award Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Award Blue are Kinetic Energy by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Blue Royale by Dutch Boy (a close match), Petal .05 by Colorhouse (a close match) — the best options for getting Award 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 Award Blue?
Award Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Award Blue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.