Bayou 570B-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8FD0FC, LRV 43 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Azure from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8FD0FC · 570B-4
Bayou
43%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bayou Technical Profile
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Bayou in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bayou in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBayou
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLight Azure
Light Azure
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Chiffon
PPG
Very similar
Slumber
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Watery Sea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Caribbean Coast
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Twinkle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Undercool
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Sea Balm
Kilz
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bayou
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bayou
#8FD0FC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F6AD3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bayou
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bayou 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 Bayou.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bayou — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bayou have?
Bayou 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 Bayou in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bayou from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bayou are Light Azure by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Chiffon by PPG (a very close match), Pool Party by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bayou'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 Bayou?
Bayou has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Bayou's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.