Reef Blue S490-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #94DCE1, estimated 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.
Behr · #94DCE1 · S490-3
Reef Blue
47%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Reef Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#94DCE1
RGB148, 220, 225
Estimated LRV47.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Reef Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Quiet Pond
Vista Paint
#95D9E1
Close digital match
Life of Reilly
Dutch Boy
#8CD6DA
Close digital match
Echo Lake Aqua
PPG
#8ED6D9
Close digital match
Beach Sparkle
Valspar
#8FD4DB
Similar digital color
Lake Reflection
Dunn-Edwards
#9DD8DB
Similar digital color
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
#94D8E2
Similar digital color
Sonoma Skies
Benjamin Moore
#A2DADC
Similar digital color
Aqua Wave
Kilz
#A5D9DB
Similar digital color
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
#A7DCDC
Similar digital color
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
#ADE8E2
Visible digital difference
Light Green
RAL
#84C3BE
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Reef Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Reef Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Reef Blue are Quiet Pond by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Life of Reilly by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Echo Lake Aqua by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Reef Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.