Blue Fox 540E-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9DC7C6, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raindrop from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9DC7C6 · 540E-3
Blue Fox
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Fox Technical Profile
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Blue Fox in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Fox in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlue Fox
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRaindrop
Raindrop
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Teal Twilight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Thunderbird
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pitter Patter
PPG
Very similar
Sea Seeker
Valspar
Very similar
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glacial Waters
Kilz
Very similar
Patina'D
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Seaport
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Fox
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Fox
#9DC7C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Fox
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Fox 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 Fox.
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 Fox — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Fox have?
Blue Fox by Behr has a neutral 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 Fox in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Fox from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Fox are Raindrop by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Teal Twilight by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dream .04 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Fox'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 Fox?
Blue Fox 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 Blue Fox's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.