Cabana Blue HDC-AC-23A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5B909A, LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Voyage from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B909A · HDC-AC-23A
Cabana Blue
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cabana Blue Technical Profile
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Cabana Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cabana Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCabana Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparOcean Voyage
Ocean Voyage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bay Harbor Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lakeshore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Star City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rendezvous Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dark Westwind Blue
PPG
Very similar
Wide Awake
Kilz
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabana Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabana Blue
#5B909A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F8DA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabana Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabana Blue 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 Cabana Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabana Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabana Blue have?
Cabana Blue by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Cabana Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cabana Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabana Blue are Ocean Voyage by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tropical Oasis by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bay Harbor Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cabana Blue'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 Cabana Blue?
Cabana Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.5, 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 Cabana Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.