Basin Blue
Basin Blue is a blue paint color from Behr, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#b9dee4LRV
65.46
Basin Blue in Rooms
Follow Basin Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 2 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Bathroom Photo
Viewed across 1 bathroom image in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Basin Blue (M470-2) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 65.5 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Basin Blue tile and wall paint unify this bathroom's cohesive design.
@acres.away.seabrook
1 Misc Photo
Basin Blue (M470-2) can change noticeably under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
A painted Basin Blue dresser becomes a striking focal point in the room.
@sssaltysea
Similar Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (72 vs 65) makes Winterscape the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Introducing Behr Basin Blue, a serene and sophisticated shade that effortlessly transforms any space into a tranquil oasis. This soothing hue, with its soft undertones, evokes a sense of calm and relaxation, making it an ideal choice for bedrooms, bathrooms, or living rooms. Pair Basin Blue with crisp whites, warm neutrals, dusty pinks, or subtle greys for a harmonious and balanced color palette. Whether used as a main wall color or in accents like throw pillows or rugs, Behr M470-2 Basin Blue adds a timeless elegance to any interior design scheme. 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