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Ref. #41496A · PPU15-01

Nobility Blue

7%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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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.

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Nobility Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#41496A
RGB65, 73, 106
LRV6.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Nobility Blue

Complement

Glass .06

Nobility Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Love Poem

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Terra Cotta Urn

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ginger Jar

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Nobility Blue.

Nobility Blue

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#414969

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#404D6A

Starlit Night

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Constellation Blue

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Napa Grape

Behr · 660F-7

#403F6B

Darkest Navy

Behr · PMD-92

#43455E

More blue colors from other brands

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

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

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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