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Compass Blue

6%LRV Value
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Compass Blue MQ5-54 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #37485E, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Still Waters Run Deep from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Compass Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#37485E
RGB55, 72, 94
LRV6.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Compass Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Compass Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrCompass Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStill Waters Run Deep

Still Waters Run Deep

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Deep Arctic Night Blue

PPG

Very similar

Quiet Peace

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Grand Grape

Vista Paint

Very similar

Beyond the Stars

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Fountain Pen

Kilz

Very similar

Dress Blues

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Indigo Streamer

Valspar

Very similar

Hudson Bay

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Slate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Blue Maize

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Compass Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Compass Blue

#37485E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#535078

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Compass Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Quiet Peace

Complement

Shady Side

Compass Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Desert Rose

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Golden Leaf

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Compass Blue.

Blue Vortex

Behr · T16-10

#3D4457

Outerspace

Behr · ECC-53-3

#314E64

Dark Night

Behr · PPF-58

#404B57

Manhattan Blue

Behr · MQ5-09

#404457

Darkest Navy

Behr · PMD-92

#43455E

Lake View

Behr · PPF-57

#2E4967

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

#DCECF5

Sailor's Coat

PPG · 1153-7

#334B58

Mauve Bauhaus

Benjamin Moore · 1407

#5F5485

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Compass Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Compass Blue have?
Compass Blue 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 Compass Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Compass Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Compass Blue are Still Waters Run Deep by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Deep Arctic Night Blue by PPG (a very close match), Quiet Peace by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Compass 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 Compass Blue?
Compass Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.3, 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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