Striking P480-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #137087, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amalfi from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #137087 · P480-7
Striking
11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Striking Technical Profile
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Striking in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Striking in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrStriking
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAmalfi
Amalfi
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rare Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bayou Serenade
Valspar
Nearly identical
True Teal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Great Blue Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Caribbean Splash
PPG
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Bold Bolection
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Striking
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Striking
#137087
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#385495
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Striking
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Striking 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 Striking.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Striking — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Striking have?
Striking 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 Striking in your own space before committing.
What colors match Striking from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Striking are Amalfi by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rare Turquoise by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Teal Tune by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Striking'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 Striking?
Striking has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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 Striking's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.