Southern Blue S-G-590 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1644BA, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kinetic Energy from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #1644BA · S-G-590
Southern Blue
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Southern Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#1644BA
RGB22, 68, 186
Estimated LRV7.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Southern Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Blue
#1644BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6046BD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern 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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Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Southern Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Blue have?
Southern Blue by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Southern Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Blue are Kinetic Energy by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Blue Royale by Dutch Boy (a close match), Petal .05 by Colorhouse (a close match) — the best options for getting Southern 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 Southern Blue?
Southern Blue has a estimated lightness value of 7.8, 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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Why Southern Blue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.