Madras Blue 560D-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9EE0EF, LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glacier Gorge from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9EE0EF · 560D-4
Madras Blue
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Madras Blue Technical Profile
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Madras Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Madras Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMadras Blue
Very similar
KilzGlacier Gorge
Glacier Gorge
Kilz
Very similar
Fantasy Flight
Vista Paint
Very similar
California Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
True Turquoise
PPG
Very similar
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Infinity Pool
Valspar
Very similar
Crystal River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fly Away
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Madras Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Madras Blue
#9EE0EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D89C5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Madras Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Madras 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 Madras 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.
Madras Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Madras Blue have?
Madras 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 Madras Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Madras Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Madras Blue are Glacier Gorge by Kilz (a very close match), Fantasy Flight by Vista Paint (a very close match), Orleans Tune by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Madras 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 Madras Blue?
Madras Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Madras Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.