Boat House P520-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #489EF5, 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.
Ref. #489EF5 · P520-5
Boat House
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Boat House Technical Profile
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Boat House in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Boat House in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Very similar
Vista PaintBreathtaking Blue
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Windjammer
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Blue Tango
Valspar
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Hirshfield's
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Coast Drive
Kilz
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Cornflower
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Luxurious
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Nova Scotia Blue
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boat House
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Boat House.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boat House in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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