Flying Fish 590B-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3F78E5, LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Parkwater from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3F78E5 · 590B-6
Flying Fish
18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Flying Fish Technical Profile
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Flying Fish in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flying Fish in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFlying Fish
Very similar
Vista PaintParkwater
Parkwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Parkwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Royal Plume
PPG
Very similar
Bodega Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Watertown
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Cobalt Glow
Valspar
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Stylish Blue
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flying Fish
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flying Fish
#3F78E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#796AC8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flying Fish
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flying Fish 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 Flying Fish.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flying Fish — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flying Fish have?
Flying Fish by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Flying Fish in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flying Fish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flying Fish are Parkwater by Vista Paint (a very close match), Parkwater by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Royal Plume by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Flying Fish'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 Flying Fish?
Flying Fish has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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 Flying Fish's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.