Dusted Blue N470-2A is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BBC8C9, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tudor Ice from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BBC8C9 · N470-2A
Dusted Blue
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dusted Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBC8C9
RGB187, 200, 201
Estimated LRV56.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tudor Ice
Vista Paint
#BAC7C8
Close digital match
Smoke
Benjamin Moore
#BBC9CA
Close digital match
Degas Blue
Valspar
#B9C8C9
Close digital match
Wild Arctic
Kilz
#BFCBCB
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Niebla Azul
Sherwin-Williams
#B6C3C4
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Resting Pose
Dutch Boy
#BCCBCE
Close digital match
Wool .02
Colorhouse
#C1CDCD
Close digital match
Tudor Ice
Hirshfield's
#C1CECF
Close digital match
Icy Teal
PPG
#BBC8C6
Close digital match
Haze Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#B7C0BE
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Farrow & Ball
#B2BFC5
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Colors That Work With Dusted Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusted Blue
#BBC8C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusted Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusted 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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Dusted Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusted Blue have?
Dusted Blue by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Dusted Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusted Blue are Tudor Ice by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Smoke by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Degas Blue by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusted 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 Dusted Blue?
Dusted Blue has a estimated lightness value of 56.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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