Frisky Blue M490-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7DD4E0, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Boy Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7DD4E0 · M490-4
Frisky Blue
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Frisky Blue Technical Profile
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Frisky Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frisky Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrisky Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBaby Boy Blue
Baby Boy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ocean Park
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plunging Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beach Sparkle
Valspar
Very similar
Classic Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Life of Reilly
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Echo Lake Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frisky Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frisky Blue
#7DD4E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7390BF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frisky Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frisky 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 Frisky 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.
Frisky Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frisky Blue have?
Frisky 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 Frisky Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frisky Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frisky Blue are Baby Boy Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ocean Park by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Plunging Waterfall by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frisky 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 Frisky Blue?
Frisky Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.0, 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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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 Frisky Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.