Tahoe Blue by Behr paint color
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Ref. #94B8C3 · PPU13-09

Tahoe Blue

45%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Tahoe Blue PPU13-09 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #94B8C3, LRV 45 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marlboro Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Tahoe Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#94B8C3
RGB148, 184, 195
LRV44.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Tahoe Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Tahoe Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrTahoe Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMarlboro Blue

Marlboro Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Tropical Sea

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Trisha's Eyes

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Arctic Sunrise

Valspar

Nearly identical

Intricate Aqua

Kilz

Nearly identical

Rest Assured

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Crystal Lake

PPG

Very similar

Splishy Splash

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Frozen Tundra

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Water .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Tahoe Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Tahoe Blue

#94B8C3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858FAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Tahoe Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tahoe Blue

Complement

Interface Tan

Tahoe Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Dense Shrub

Pop

Turtle Creek

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Alter Ego

Pop

Sensuous

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Fired Brick

Pop

Fall Foliage

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Tahoe Blue.

Tahoe Blue

Behr · PPU13-9

#94B8C1

Casual Day

Behr · T18-13

#95BAC2

Cloudless Day

Behr · ECC-32-1

#9AB1BF

Blue Willow

Behr · 570F-4

#9ABFCC

Lap Pool Blue

Behr · PPU12-6

#98BBB7

River Valley

Behr · 580F-4

#90B6D2

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Tahoe Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Tahoe Blue have?
Tahoe Blue 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 Tahoe Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tahoe Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tahoe Blue are Marlboro Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Aspen Skies by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tropical Sea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tahoe 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 Tahoe Blue?
Tahoe Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.5, 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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