Yacht Blue S490-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #60B7CB, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Baby from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #60B7CB · S490-4
Yacht Blue
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Yacht Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#60B7CB
RGB96, 183, 203
Estimated LRV30.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Water Baby
Dunn-Edwards
#5AB5CB
Close digital match
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#56B5CA
Close digital match
High Dive
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#59B9CC
Close digital match
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#51B8D0
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#55B2CA
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Colors That Work With Yacht Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yacht Blue
#60B7CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A8DB8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yacht Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yacht Blue 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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Yacht Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yacht Blue have?
Yacht Blue 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 Yacht Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yacht Blue are Water Baby by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Fountain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), High Dive by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Yacht 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 Yacht Blue?
Yacht Blue has a estimated lightness value of 30.0, 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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Why Yacht Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.