Cowgirl Blue M530-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5D94D4, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright Sailing Sky Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D94D4 · M530-5
Cowgirl Blue
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cowgirl Blue Technical Profile
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Cowgirl Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cowgirl Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCowgirl Blue
Nearly identical
PPGBright Sailing Sky Blue
Bright Sailing Sky Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Someday
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bashful Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Waterloo
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Breathtaking Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coast Drive
Kilz
Very similar
Luxurious
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Safe Harbor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cowgirl Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cowgirl Blue
#5D94D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7875BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cowgirl Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cowgirl 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 Cowgirl 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.
Cowgirl Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cowgirl Blue have?
Cowgirl 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 Cowgirl Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cowgirl Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cowgirl Blue are Bright Sailing Sky Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Someday by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blue Dart by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cowgirl 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 Cowgirl Blue?
Cowgirl Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cowgirl Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.