El Capitan MQ4-56 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #18A4DA, estimated LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serene Stream from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #18A4DA · MQ4-56
El Capitan
32%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
El Capitan Technical Profile
HEX Code#18A4DA
RGB24, 164, 218
Estimated LRV31.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With El Capitan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
El Capitan
#18A4DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E75C7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for El Capitan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
El Capitan 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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El Capitan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does El Capitan have?
El Capitan by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 El Capitan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to El Capitan are Serene Stream by Kilz (a very close match), Toronto Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Overboard by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting El Capitan'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 El Capitan?
El Capitan has a estimated lightness value of 31.8, 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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Why El Capitan's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.