Electric Blue MQ4-24 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #2C6CAF, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wright Bluebird from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #2C6CAF · MQ4-24
Electric Blue
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Electric Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#2C6CAF
RGB44, 108, 175
Estimated LRV14.4
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Electric Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Electric Blue
#2C6CAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D5CB2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Electric Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Electric 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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Electric Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Electric Blue have?
Electric Blue by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Electric Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Electric Blue are Wright Bluebird by PPG (a close digital match), Nocturne Shade by PPG (a close digital match), Beautiful Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Electric 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 Electric Blue?
Electric Blue has a estimated lightness value of 14.4, 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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Why Electric Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.