New Age Blue PPU15-05 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #486EAE, LRV 16 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shoreline Drive from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #486EAE · PPU15-05
New Age Blue
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
New Age Blue Technical Profile
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New Age Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Age Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNew Age Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsShoreline Drive
Shoreline Drive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Capri Isle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Azurite
Kilz
Nearly identical
Capri Isle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cenote
PPG
Nearly identical
Vivid Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Sapphire Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nile Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Age Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Age Blue
#486EAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#817AAF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Age Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Age 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 New Age 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.
New Age Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Age Blue have?
New Age Blue by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 New Age Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Age Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Age Blue are Shoreline Drive by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pacific Blues by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Capri Isle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting New Age 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 New Age Blue?
New Age Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.6, 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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Related Reading
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 New Age Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.