Reef Blue S490-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #94DCE1, LRV 47 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quiet Pond from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #94DCE1 · S490-3
Reef Blue
47%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Reef Blue Technical Profile
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Reef Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Reef Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrReef Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintQuiet Pond
Quiet Pond
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Life of Reilly
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Echo Lake Aqua
PPG
Nearly identical
Beach Sparkle
Valspar
Very similar
Lake Reflection
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sonoma Skies
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aqua Wave
Kilz
Very similar
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Reef Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Reef Blue
#94DCE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7795BB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Reef Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Reef 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 Reef 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.
Reef Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Reef Blue have?
Reef 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 Reef Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Reef Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Reef Blue are Quiet Pond by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Life of Reilly by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Echo Lake Aqua by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Reef 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 Reef Blue?
Reef Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, 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 Reef Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.