Blue Cascade UL230-17 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7A9DB0, estimated 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.
Behr · #7A9DB0 · UL230-17
Blue Cascade
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Cascade Technical Profile
HEX Code#7A9DB0
RGB122, 157, 176
Estimated LRV31.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#7F9DAF
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Colors That Work With Blue Cascade
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Cascade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Cascade are Miracle Bay by Kilz (a close digital match), Americana by PPG (a close digital match), Niagara Falls by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Blue Cascade's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.