Honest Blue BIC-38 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4C96BB, estimated 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.
Behr · #4C96BB · BIC-38
Honest Blue
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Honest Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C96BB
RGB76, 150, 187
Estimated LRV21.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
#4398C1
Close digital match
Poolside
Benjamin Moore
#5495B5
Close digital match
Hush-a-bye
PPG
#5397B7
Close digital match
Mountain Bluebird
Dunn-Edwards
#4C98C2
Close digital match
Bonaventure
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#4A9CC7
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#5E97B5
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Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
#5A9EC0
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#1898C8
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#6AA1C1
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Cook's Blue
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#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
Light Blue
RAL
#3B83BD
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Honest Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Honest Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honest Blue are Ship Shape Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Poolside by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Hush-a-bye by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Honest Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.