Charter Blue M530-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #406EB8, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pacific Blues from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #406EB8 · M530-6
Charter Blue
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Charter Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#406EB8
RGB64, 110, 184
Estimated LRV15.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Charter Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charter Blue
#406EB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E77B4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charter Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charter 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
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Charter Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charter Blue have?
Charter Blue by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Charter Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charter Blue are Pacific Blues by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Shoreline Drive by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Capri Isle by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Charter 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 Charter Blue?
Charter Blue has a estimated lightness value of 15.7, 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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