Ref. #3F78E5 · 590B-6
Flying Fish
18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Flying Fish Technical Profile
What color is Flying Fish? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #3F78E5. Flying Fish has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Flying Fish creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Flying Fish
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Flying Fish from other brands?
The closest matches are Parkwater by Vista Paint (#4B79BB), Parkwater by Hirshfield's (#477BBD), Royal Plume by PPG (#3C7AC2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Flying Fish?
Flying Fish has an LRV of 18.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.