Precious Stone M470-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #30A5A2, LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poseidon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #30A5A2 · M470-6
Precious Stone
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Precious Stone Technical Profile
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Precious Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Precious Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPrecious Stone
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePoseidon
Poseidon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soothing Song
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Laguna Green
Valspar
Very similar
Teal Me No Lies
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pleasant Stream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grecian Isle
PPG
Very similar
Seawall
Kilz
Very similar
Aquarium
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Western Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Precious Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Precious Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Stone are Poseidon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soothing Song by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pleasant Stream by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Precious Stone'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 Precious Stone?
Precious Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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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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.