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Ref. #A9B8CB · HDC-SP14-10

Blue Tribute

47%LRV Value
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Blue Tribute HDC-SP14-10 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A9B8CB, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunrise from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Tribute Technical Profile

HEX Code#A9B8CB
RGB169, 184, 203
LRV47.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Blue Tribute in Every Brand

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

BehrBlue Tribute
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSunrise

Sunrise

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sailor Boy

PPG

Nearly identical

Penelope

Valspar

Nearly identical

Babbling Creek

Vista Paint

Very similar

Babbling Creek

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Misted Eve

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Alchemist Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Rain Reflection

Kilz

Very similar

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Windy Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Tribute

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Tribute

#A9B8CB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8785AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Tribute

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spacious Sky

Complement

Malabar

Blue Tribute Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Plum Shade

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Alter Ego

Pop

Desert Rose

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Dressed To Impress

Pop

Golden Leaf

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Blue Tribute.

Calming Space

Behr · ICC-45

#AAB7C1

Artic Ocean

Behr · PMD-99

#AFBEC1

Gray Wool

Behr · MQ6-04

#A9BBBC

Morning Parlor

Behr · HDC-CL-15G

#ACC0BD

Alluring Blue

Behr · ICC-99

#9EC4CD

Hydrangea Blossom

Behr · ICC-55

#A6AEBE

More blue colors from other brands

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

Sailor's Coat

PPG · 1153-7

#334B58

Mauve Bauhaus

Benjamin Moore · 1407

#5F5485

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

Blue Tribute — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Tribute have?
Blue Tribute 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 Tribute in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Tribute from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Tribute are Sunrise by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Frozen Canal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sailor Boy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Tribute'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 Tribute?
Blue Tribute has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, 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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