Costa Rica Blue 550B-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #81E5FB, LRV 45 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quiet Pond from Hirshfield's (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #81E5FB · 550B-4
Costa Rica Blue
45%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Costa Rica Blue Technical Profile
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Costa Rica Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Costa Rica Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCosta Rica Blue
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Hirshfield'sQuiet Pond
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
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Plunging Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
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Ocean Park
Vista Paint
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Sea Faring Clear Blue
PPG
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Glacier Gorge
Kilz
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Rhythm and Blues
Benjamin Moore
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Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
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Jeanita'S Blue
Dutch Boy
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Infinity Pool
Valspar
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Sprout .01
Colorhouse
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Light Green
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Costa Rica Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Costa Rica Blue
#81E5FB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6084D2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Costa Rica Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Costa Rica Blue have?
Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Costa Rica Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Costa Rica Blue are Quiet Pond by Hirshfield's (a close match), Plunging Waterfall by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Ocean Park by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica Blue?
Costa Rica Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Costa Rica Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.