Celebration Blue MQ4-57 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #008DC8, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Sapphire from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #008DC8 · MQ4-57
Celebration Blue
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Celebration Blue Technical Profile
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Celebration Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Celebration Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCelebration Blue
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Sapphire
Blue Sapphire
PPG
Nearly identical
Dynamic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Utah Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Splish Splash
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Burst
Valspar
Very similar
Hidden Springs
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hero Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Skylla
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Celebration Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Celebration Blue
#008DC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3251C9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Celebration Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Celebration 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 Celebration 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.
Celebration Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Celebration Blue have?
Celebration 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 Celebration Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Celebration Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Celebration Blue are Blue Sapphire by PPG (a near-identical match), Newport Blue by PPG (a very close match), Dynamic Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Celebration 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 Celebration Blue?
Celebration Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.2, 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 Celebration Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.