Yacht Blue S490-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #60B7CB, 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.
Ref. #60B7CB · S490-4
Yacht Blue
30%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Yacht Blue Technical Profile
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Yacht Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yacht Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrYacht Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWater Baby
Water Baby
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fountain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
High Dive
PPG
Nearly identical
Sailing Ship
Kilz
Nearly identical
Atlantis Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ocean Horizon
Valspar
Very similar
Big Sky Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Skyway
Vista Paint
Very similar
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yacht Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Yacht Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Yacht Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yacht Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yacht Blue are Water Baby by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fountain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), High Dive by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Yacht Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.