Blue Metal HDC-AC-25 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #596267, LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grays Harbor from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #596267 · HDC-AC-25
Blue Metal
12%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Metal Technical Profile
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Blue Metal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Metal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlue Metal
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGrays Harbor
Grays Harbor
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cobalt Cannon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Powell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Anchor Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mysterious
PPG
Nearly identical
Steely Expression
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Murky Depths
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Lake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Metal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Metal
#596267
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#616892
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Metal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Metal 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 Metal.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Metal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Metal have?
Blue Metal by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Metal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Metal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Metal are Grays Harbor by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cobalt Cannon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Outerspace by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Metal'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 Metal?
Blue Metal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.8, 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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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 Metal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.