Tornado Season S450-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3B7C7F, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grand Canal from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #3B7C7F · S450-6
Tornado Season
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tornado Season Technical Profile
HEX Code#3B7C7F
RGB59, 124, 127
Estimated LRV16.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Tornado Season
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tornado Season
#3B7C7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D7490
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tornado Season
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tornado Season 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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Tornado Season — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tornado Season have?
Tornado Season by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Tornado Season from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tornado Season are Grand Canal by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Vardo by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Lucky Shamrock by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tornado Season'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 Tornado Season?
Tornado Season has a estimated lightness value of 16.9, 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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