Nobility Blue PPU15-01 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #41496A, LRV 7 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Maize from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #41496A · PPU15-01
Nobility Blue
7%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Nobility Blue Technical Profile
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Nobility Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nobility Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNobility Blue
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallBlue Maize
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Royal Hyacinth
PPG
Nearly identical
Skyline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Garden Iris
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Best In Class
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dignified
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jazz Age Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Royal Wave
Vista Paint
Very similar
Quiet Peace
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Violet Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nobility Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nobility Blue
#41496A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#665985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nobility Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nobility 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 Nobility 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.
Nobility Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nobility Blue have?
Nobility 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 Nobility Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nobility Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nobility Blue are Blue Maize by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Royal Hyacinth by PPG (a near-identical match), Egyptian Violet by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nobility 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 Nobility Blue?
Nobility Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.9, 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 Nobility Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.