Boat House P520-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #489EF5, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breathtaking Blue from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #489EF5 · P520-5
Boat House
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Boat House Technical Profile
HEX Code#489EF5
RGB72, 158, 245
Estimated LRV23.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Boat House
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boat House
#489EF5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6262D0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boat House
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boat House 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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Boat House — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boat House have?
Boat House by Behr has a neutral 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 Boat House from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boat House are Breathtaking Blue by Vista Paint (a very close match), Windjammer by PPG (a very close match), Blue Tango by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Boat House'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 Boat House?
Boat House has a estimated lightness value of 23.0, 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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