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Ref. #81E5FB · 550B-4

Costa Rica Blue

45%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Costa Rica Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#81E5FB
RGB129, 229, 251
LRV45.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Costa Rica Blue

Complement

Pouring Copper

Costa Rica Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Hilltop

Pop

Clover Patch

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Purple Orchid

Pop

Dash Of Curry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Circus Red

Pop

Fireglow

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Costa Rica Blue.

Life Force

Behr · P500-4

#77E0FC

Horizon Haze

Behr · 540B-4

#89EAF3

Enchanting

Behr · 560B-4

#89DBFC

Electra

Behr · P510-4

#7BD8FF

Rhodes

Behr · P510-3

#90E2FF

Bliss Blue

Behr · 530B-4

#83F4EF

More blue colors from other brands

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

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore · 776

#3B6F8D

Blue Winged Teal

Vista Paint · C-1402

#00827C

Perfectly Blue

Valspar · 4007-9B

#A8D3EA

Lovebirds

Valspar · 4004-5C

#92ACC7

Sophisticated Teal

Vista Paint · AC150

#244954

Fly a Kite

Dunn-Edwards · DE5890

#C8DAF5

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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