Ref. #30A5A2 · M470-6
Precious Stone
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Precious Stone Technical Profile
What color is Precious Stone? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #30A5A2. Colors similar to Precious Stone include Benjamin Moore Poseidon, Vista Paint Soothing Song, Vista Paint Pleasant Stream. Precious Stone has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Precious Stone 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 Precious Stone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Precious Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Precious Stone
#30A5A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B86AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Precious Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Precious Stone 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 Precious Stone.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Precious Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Precious Stone have?
Precious Stone by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Precious Stone from other brands?
The closest matches are Poseidon by Benjamin Moore (#01A7A2), Soothing Song by Vista Paint (#00A2A0), Pleasant Stream by Vista Paint (#00A19F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Precious Stone?
Precious Stone has an LRV of 20.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Precious Stone's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.