Tornado Season S450-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3B7C7F, 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.
Ref. #3B7C7F · S450-6
Tornado Season
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tornado Season Technical Profile
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Tornado Season in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tornado Season in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTornado Season
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGrand Canal
Grand Canal
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lucky Shamrock
PPG
Very similar
Teal Ocean
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Time for Teal
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fish Story
Valspar
Very similar
Tropical Lagoon
Kilz
Very similar
Atmosphere
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Laka Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mysterious Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tornado Season
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Tornado Season.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tornado Season in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tornado Season from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tornado Season are Grand Canal by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Vardo by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Tornado Season's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.