Vintage Ribbon S540-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #89A1DC, LRV 32 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Cue from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #89A1DC · S540-4
Vintage Ribbon
32%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Vintage Ribbon Technical Profile
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Vintage Ribbon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vintage Ribbon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVintage Ribbon
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsBlue Cue
Blue Cue
Dunn-Edwards
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Blue Shock
Valspar
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Mystic Iris
PPG
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Blue Skies Today
Vista Paint
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Never Blue
Kilz
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Blue Skies Today
Hirshfield's
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Aqua Marina
Benjamin Moore
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Neptune'S Folly
Dutch Boy
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Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vintage Ribbon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Ribbon
#89A1DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8678BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Ribbon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage Ribbon 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vintage Ribbon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Ribbon have?
Vintage Ribbon by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Vintage Ribbon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vintage Ribbon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Ribbon are Blue Cue by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Blue Shock by Valspar (a very close match), Purplicious by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Vintage Ribbon'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 Vintage Ribbon?
Vintage Ribbon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vintage Ribbon's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.