Speedboat M490-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #92E1E6, LRV 48 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Life of Reilly from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #92E1E6 · M490-3
Speedboat
48%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Speedboat Technical Profile
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Speedboat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Speedboat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSpeedboat
Very similar
Dutch BoyLife of Reilly
Life of Reilly
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Echo Lake Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Quiet Pond
Vista Paint
Very similar
Island Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beach Sparkle
Valspar
Very similar
Everest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sonoma Skies
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aqua Wave
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Speedboat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Speedboat
#92E1E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7394BF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Speedboat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Speedboat 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 Speedboat.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Speedboat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Speedboat have?
Speedboat 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 Speedboat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Speedboat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Speedboat are Life of Reilly by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Echo Lake Aqua by PPG (a very close match), Quiet Pond by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Speedboat'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 Speedboat?
Speedboat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.0, 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 Speedboat's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.