Vintage Ribbon S540-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #89A1DC, estimated 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.
Behr · #89A1DC · S540-4
Vintage Ribbon
32%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Vintage Ribbon Technical Profile
HEX Code#89A1DC
RGB137, 161, 220
Estimated LRV32.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Vintage Ribbon
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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