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Ref. #2A74E5 · P520-6

Mega Blue

15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Mega Blue P520-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #2A74E5, LRV 15 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Plume from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mega Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#2A74E5
RGB42, 116, 229
LRV15.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Mega Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mega Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrMega Blue
Very similar
PPGRoyal Plume

Royal Plume

PPG

Very similar

Parkwater

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Parkwater

Vista Paint

Very similar

Athens Blue

Benjamin Moore

Visible difference

Pacific Blues

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Pea Flower Tea

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Peek-A-Boo Blue

Valspar

Visible difference

Sky Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Sapphire Waters

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Azurite

Kilz

Visible difference

Lupine

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mega Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mega Blue

#2A74E5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7369C9

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mega Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mega Blue

Complement

Golden Castle

Mega Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Raspberry Crush

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Hint of Violet

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Boudoir Blue

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Mystic Pool

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Firebrick

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Mega Blue.

Cerulean

Behr · 560B-7

#1875E3

Song Bird

Behr · S-G-540

#2086E9

Flying Fish

Behr · 590B-6

#3F78E5

Indigo Batik

Behr · P530-6

#2E61F1

Deep River

Behr · P500-6

#2289EE

Jazz Blue

Behr · S-G-560

#146ADA

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Mega Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mega Blue have?
Mega Blue by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Mega Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mega Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mega Blue are Royal Plume by PPG (a very close match), Parkwater by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Parkwater by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mega 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 Mega Blue?
Mega Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, 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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