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BehrP510-6

Brilliant Blue

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Brilliant Blue remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 1 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#267ebc

LRV

14.79

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Light Reflectance Value
14.79
Dark
TemperatureCool

Brilliant Blue in Real Rooms

Brilliant Blue has a low LRV of 14.79 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

1 Misc Photo

These photos show Brilliant Blue in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Behr Brilliant Blue accent wall

An accent wall in Brilliant Blue creates dramatic contrast in this neutral room.

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Color Codes

HEX#267ebc
RGB38, 126, 188
HSL205° 66% 44%
CMYK80 33 0 26
CIE LabL: 50.6 a: -3.7 b: -39.7
XYZX: 17.33 Y: 18.96 Z: 50.31