Ref. #2844B6 · 600B-7
Yacht Club Blue
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Yacht Club Blue Technical Profile
What color is Yacht Club Blue? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #2844B6. Yacht Club Blue has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Yacht Club Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Yacht Club Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Blue Royale
Dutch Boy
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Oh So Blue
MPC
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Petal .05
Colorhouse
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Blue Highlight
Hirshfield's
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Blue Highlight
Vista Paint
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Crushed Velvet
PPG
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Delphinium
Benjamin Moore
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Deep Sapphire
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yacht Club Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yacht Club Blue
#2844B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#775BB6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yacht Club Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yacht Club 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 Club 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 Club Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yacht Club Blue have?
Yacht Club Blue by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Yacht Club Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Royale by Dutch Boy (#243F90), Oh So Blue by MPC (#2F4F99), Macaw Blue by MPC (#2E4B91). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yacht Club Blue?
Yacht Club Blue has an LRV of 10.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Club Blue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.