Ref. #486EAE · PPU15-05
New Age Blue
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
New Age Blue Technical Profile
What color is New Age Blue? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #486EAE. Colors similar to New Age Blue include MPC Paddington Blue, Vista Paint Capri Isle, Kilz Azurite. New Age Blue has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, New Age Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to New Age Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match New Age Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Paddington Blue by MPC (#466BAA), Capri Isle by Vista Paint (#4E6EB2), Azurite by Kilz (#4E71A6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Age Blue?
New Age Blue has an LRV of 15.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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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.