Honest Blue BIC-38 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4C96BB, LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ship Shape Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C96BB · BIC-38
Honest Blue
21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Honest Blue Technical Profile
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Honest Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honest Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHonest Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShip Shape Blue
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Poolside
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hush-a-bye
PPG
Nearly identical
Mountain Bluebird
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rushing Rapids
Valspar
Very similar
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hero Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honest Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honest Blue
#4C96BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D87B5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honest Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honest 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 Honest 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.
Honest Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honest Blue have?
Honest 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 Honest Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honest Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honest Blue are Ship Shape Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Poolside by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hush-a-bye by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honest 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 Honest Blue?
Honest Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.0, 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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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 Honest Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.