Blue Square
Blue Square 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. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#508a9aLRV
19.80
Blue Square in Rooms
Follow Blue Square from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 23 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
4 Misc Photos
Blue Square (S460-5) moves through 4 misc images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Accent wall in rich Blue Square demands immediate visual attention.
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Bedroom walls in Blue Square create a calm backdrop for children's furniture.
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Contemporary walls in Blue Square pair with minimalist furnishings and concrete floors.
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Walls in Blue Square complement woven textiles and natural wood in this japandi room.
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2 Bathroom Photos
2 bathroom images trace Blue Square (S460-5) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Vanity wall treatment in Blue Square elevates the bathroom design.
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Bathroom features clean lines and crisp Blue Square throughout.
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3 Kitchen Photos
Blue Square (S460-5) moves through 3 kitchen images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Tiled backsplash in deep Blue Square creates kitchen focal point drama.
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Kitchen backsplash tiles painted in vibrant Blue Square shine brightly.
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Kitchen backsplash installation in Blue Square transforms the cooking space.
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7 Living Room Photos
7 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Blue Square (S460-5) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Living room wall treatment in bold Blue Square anchors modern decor.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
5 kitchen cabinets images trace Blue Square (S460-5) through the repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Shaker-style cabinet doors painted in Blue Square create clean storage in this kitchen.
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Lower cabinets in Blue Square contrast with light upper cabinetry and marble countertops.
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Island cabinets in Blue Square anchor this kitchen with warm wood and stainless appliances.
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Compact cabinetry in Blue Square maximizes storage in this galley kitchen layout.
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Cabinet fronts in Blue Square frame white subway tile backsplash and granite counters.
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1 House Photo
In an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, the most interesting quality of Blue Square (S460-5) may be the way it responds to roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Wainscoting in Blue Square adds Victorian charm to this period home's hallway.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Blue Square (S460-5) moves through 1 bedroom image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Bedroom walls in Blue Square provide serene backdrop for soft linens and lighting.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 33 vs 20, Snowboard is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (20 vs 11) makes Blue Square the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (20 vs 10) makes Blue Square the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (20 vs 9) makes Blue Square the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Color Blue Square (S460-5) by Behr is a rich and calming shade that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This deep blue hue pairs beautifully with crisp white accents to create a classic and timeless look. For a more bold and modern aesthetic, consider pairing Blue Square with accents in shades of silver or charcoal gray. 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