Blue Cascade UL230-17 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7A9DB0, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Miracle Bay from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A9DB0 · UL230-17
Blue Cascade
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Cascade Technical Profile
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Blue Cascade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Cascade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlue Cascade
Nearly identical
KilzMiracle Bay
Miracle Bay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Americana
PPG
Nearly identical
Niagara Falls
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thunder Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lake Winnipeg
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nostalgia
Valspar
Very similar
Moonlit Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Cascade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Cascade
#7A9DB0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Cascade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Cascade 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 Blue Cascade.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Cascade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Cascade have?
Blue Cascade 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 Blue Cascade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Cascade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Cascade are Miracle Bay by Kilz (a near-identical match), Americana by PPG (a near-identical match), Niagara Falls by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Cascade'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 Cascade?
Blue Cascade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.4, 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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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 Blue Cascade's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.