Elusive Blue T15-8 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1C7D0, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Take Five from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1C7D0 · T15-8
Elusive Blue
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Elusive Blue Technical Profile
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Elusive Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elusive Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrElusive Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTake Five
Take Five
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Secured
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Star Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Spray
PPG
Nearly identical
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Annabelle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elusive Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elusive Blue
#B1C7D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elusive Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elusive 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 Elusive 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.
Elusive Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elusive Blue have?
Elusive 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 Elusive Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elusive Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elusive Blue are Take Five by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Secured by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Star Mist by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elusive 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 Elusive Blue?
Elusive Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Elusive Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.