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Ref. #45548D · S560-6

Blue Blood

12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Blue Blood S560-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #45548D, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Southern Belle from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Blood Technical Profile

HEX Code#45548D
RGB69, 84, 141
LRV12.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Blue Blood in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blue Blood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrBlue Blood
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSouthern Belle

Southern Belle

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sapphire Sequin

Kilz

Nearly identical

Crushed Velvet

PPG

Nearly identical

Passion Purple

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Classic Royal Blue

Valspar

Very similar

Dive In

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Fresh Take

Vista Paint

Very similar

Fresh Take

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Morning Glory

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Brillant Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Blue Maize

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Blood

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Blood

#45548D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#78699C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Blood

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Blood

Complement

Perfectly Pesto

Blue Blood Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Mulberry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Terra Cotta Urn

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ginger Jar

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Blue Blood.

Boudoir Blue

Behr · MQ5-48

#444E88

Purple Orchid

Behr · 620F-6

#4B5986

Extreme

Behr · S530-6

#3B5A8D

Mozart

Behr · PPU15-02

#485381

Mozart

Behr · PPU15-2

#485480

Mysterious Night

Behr · S550-6

#44587F

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Blue Blood — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Blood have?
Blue Blood 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 Blue Blood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Blood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Blood are Southern Belle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sapphire Sequin by Kilz (a near-identical match), Crushed Velvet by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Blood'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 Blue Blood?
Blue Blood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, 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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