Jay Bird S490-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #459DB7, estimated LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #459DB7 · S490-5
Jay Bird
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Jay Bird Technical Profile
HEX Code#459DB7
RGB69, 157, 183
Estimated LRV21.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Jay Bird
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jay Bird
#459DB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B8BB4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jay Bird
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jay Bird Room Palettes
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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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Jay Bird — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jay Bird have?
Jay Bird 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 Jay Bird from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jay Bird are Cool Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fragrant Bouquet by Valspar (a close digital match), Blue Nebula by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Jay Bird'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 Jay Bird?
Jay Bird 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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