Skipper 570F-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6593A9, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Cruise from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6593A9 · 570F-5
Skipper
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Skipper Technical Profile
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Skipper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Skipper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSkipper
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBlue Cruise
Blue Cruise
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Salt Box Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Jay
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Superhero
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yacht Club
Kilz
Very similar
Rushing Rapids
Valspar
Very similar
Wonderful World
Vista Paint
Very similar
Meetinghouse Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skipper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skipper
#6593A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skipper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skipper 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 Skipper.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Skipper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skipper have?
Skipper 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 Skipper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skipper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skipper are Blue Cruise by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Salt Box Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Jay by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Skipper'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 Skipper?
Skipper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, 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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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 Skipper's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.