Perennial Blue M530-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A6D0F0, LRV 48 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Young Boy Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6D0F0 · M530-3
Perennial Blue
48%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Perennial Blue Technical Profile
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Perennial Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perennial Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPerennial Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintYoung Boy Blue
Young Boy Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marzena Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Encounter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wild Blue Yonder
PPG
Very similar
Sea Balm
Kilz
Very similar
Caribbean Coast
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wild Blue Yonder
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fine Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perennial Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perennial Blue
#A6D0F0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D73C5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perennial Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perennial 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 Perennial 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.
Perennial Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perennial Blue have?
Perennial 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 Perennial Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perennial Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perennial Blue are Young Boy Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Marzena Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Marzena Dream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Perennial 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 Perennial Blue?
Perennial Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.0, 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 Perennial Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.