Newport Blue 530F-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8BC1C5, LRV 48 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stillwater from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8BC1C5 · 530F-4
Newport Blue
48%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Newport Blue Technical Profile
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Newport Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Newport Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNewport Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sStillwater
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pool Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sea Seeker
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coastal View
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glacial Waters
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aqua Fiesta
PPG
Nearly identical
Rockets
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blithe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Newport Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Newport Blue
#8BC1C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Newport Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Newport 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 Newport 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.
Newport Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Newport Blue have?
Newport 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 Newport Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Newport Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Newport Blue are Stillwater by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pool Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sea Seeker by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Newport 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 Newport Blue?
Newport Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Newport Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.