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Explorer Blue
Behr · M470-5
An active mid-cerulean packed with positive energy, Explorer Blue makes a bold and adventurous statement.
- Hex
- #57A3B3published
- LRV
- 31published
- Status
- Current
Published digital swatch. Manufacturer-published LRV.
Compared with CIEDE2000
Closest matches in other brands
One closest active color per manufacturer
11 closest brand matches loaded.
LobsterFarrow & Ball · LobsterΔE 1.35near-exactLRV 33.16The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Blue CalypsoGlidden / PPG · PPG1235-5ΔE 1.44near-exactLRV 32.94The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
This exact code and swatch is sold under Glidden / PPG; it occupies one result slot.
Blue ChiffonValspar · V068-4ΔE 1.94near-exactLRV 30.31The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Ash BlueBenjamin Moore · 2057-40ΔE 2.40very closeLRV 30.24The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
September SkiesHGTV Home · HGSW1333ΔE 2.67very closeLRV 32Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
FreshwaterSherwin-Williams · SW 6774ΔE 2.67very closeLRV 31.96Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Island HopDunn-Edwards · DEFD46ΔE 3.40very closeLRV 31The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Perfect PuddleDutch Boy · 136-5DBΔE 4.00closeLRV 32Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
VacayClare · VacayΔE 7.62noticeably differentLRV 32.09The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
NOVELTY WAVEBackdrop · NOVELTY WAVEΔE 7.65noticeably differentLRV 27.12The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Winter SolsticeMagnolia Home · JG-89ΔE 9.24noticeably differentLRV 36.25The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.