Jay Bird S490-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #459DB7, 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.
Ref. #459DB7 · S490-5
Jay Bird
21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Jay Bird in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Jay Bird in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrJay Bird
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCool Blue
Cool Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fragrant Bouquet
Valspar
Nearly identical
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Very similar
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Tropical Lagoon
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Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Jay Bird
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
Pure 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
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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Jay Bird in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jay Bird from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jay Bird are Cool Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fragrant Bouquet by Valspar (a near-identical 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 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Jay Bird's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.