Shadow Blue
At first glance, Shadow Blue belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 44.3 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#a6b5bdLRV
44.27
Shadow Blue in Rooms
Follow Shadow Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 1 sourced room photo offers a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Misc Photo
Shadow Blue (N480-3) can change noticeably under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Walls in Shadow Blue create a sophisticated, moody atmosphere in this contemporary space.
@nonichekathy
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 60 vs 44, Alice White is decisively the brighter choice.
Shadow Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 44 vs 22, Shadow Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Shadow Blue reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 22), opening up a space where Adirondack Blue encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Create a calming oasis with Behr Shadow Blue N480-3, a versatile hue that brings depth and sophistication to any space. This serene shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm neutrals, and soft grays to create a harmonious color palette. Complement Shadow Blue with accents in Behr Polar Bear 720C-1 for a fresh and airy feel, or add warmth with touches of Behr Toasty Gray 720E-2. Elevate the elegance of Shadow Blue by incorporating metallic accents in gold or brass for a touch of luxury. Whether used as a main color or subtle accent, Shadow Blue adds a timeless and soothing element to your home decor.","html_description":"","color":"#a6b5bd","color_rgb":{"r":166,"g":181,"b":189},"color_hsv":{"h":201,"s":15,"v":70},"codes":{"hsv":"Hue: 201° Saturation: 12.17% Value: 74.12%","hsl":"hsl(201, 15, 70)","cmyk":"Cyan: 12.17 Magenta: 4.23 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.88","yiq":"Y: 177.427 I: -11.509 Q: -0.683","xyz":"X: 41.432 Y: 44.828 Z: 54.6","cie_lab":"L:72.779 a:-3.552 b:-5.828","cie_luv":"L:72.779 u:-8.523 v:-8.176","decimal":"10925501","hunter_lab":"66.954, -6.71, -1.483"},"slug":"behr-shadow-blue","lrv":"44.27","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-shadow-blue.webp","palette":"Behr","palette_slug":"behr","official_page":null,"collections":"","samplize_link":"","brightness":"Mid-tone","brightness_slug":"medium","published_date":"2024-01-30T13:53:16.977Z","updated_date":"2025-12-21T18:58:08.674Z","noindex":false,"images":{"all":{"images":[{"url":"/uploads/color_image/behr-shadow-blue-1.webp","description":"Behr Shadow Blue wall paint ","source":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CZTQZfuLDIt/","source_title":"@nonichekathy","source_active":true,"width":1440,"height":1082,"color_image_small":"/uploads/color_image_small/behr-shadow-blue-1.avif"}]}},"otherColors":[{"name":"MQ5-23","slug":"behr-intercoastal-gray","title":"Intercoastal Gray","color":"#a8b5bc","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-intercoastal-gray.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"CSP-595","slug":"benjamin-moore-french-toile-csp-595","title":"French Toile","color":"#A2B0B7","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/benjamin-moore-french-toile-csp-595.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"N490-3","slug":"behr-shaved-ice","title":"Shaved Ice","color":"#a9b4ba","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"SW 7601","slug":"dockside-blue-sw-7601","title":"Dockside Blue","color":"#a0b3bc","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/dockside-blue-sw-7601.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"PPU14-12","slug":"behr-hazy-skies","title":"Hazy Skies","color":"#adbbc4","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"1634","slug":"benjamin-moore-santorini-blue-1634","title":"Santorini Blue","color":"#A2B4BA","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/benjamin-moore-santorini-blue-1634.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"SW 9683","slug":"lakeside-sw-9683","title":"Lakeside","color":"#adb8c0","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/lakeside-sw-9683.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"1627","slug":"benjamin-moore-manor-blue-1627","title":"Manor Blue","color":"#ACB7C0","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/benjamin-moore-manor-blue-1627.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"SW 6226","slug":"languid-blue-sw-6226","title":"Languid Blue","color":"#a4b7bd","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/languid-blue-sw-6226.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"SW 6240","slug":"windy-blue-sw-6240","title":"Windy Blue","color":"#aabac6","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/windy-blue-sw-6240.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"AF-545","slug":"benjamin-moore-solitude-af-545","title":"Solitude","color":"#A3AEB4","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/benjamin-moore-solitude-af-545.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"MQ5-59","slug":"behr-ovation","title":"Ovation","color":"#9eb2b9","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"1621","slug":"benjamin-moore-little-falls-1621","title":"Little Falls","color":"#9EADB7","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"SW 9138","slug":"stardew-sw-9138","title":"Stardew","color":"#a6b2b5","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/stardew-sw-9138.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"2131-50","slug":"benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50","title":"Nimbus Gray","color":"#A1B0B4","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"SW 9146","slug":"faded-flaxflower-sw-9146","title":"Faded Flaxflower","color":"#9eb4c0","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/faded-flaxflower-sw-9146.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"2129-50","slug":"benjamin-moore-winter-lake-2129-50","title":"Winter Lake","color":"#9CADB7","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"N470-3","slug":"behr-half-sea-fog","title":"Half Sea Fog","color":"#a9b8bb","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-half-sea-fog.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"1648","slug":"benjamin-moore-slate-blue-1648","title":"Slate Blue","color":"#9BB1BB","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/benjamin-moore-slate-blue-1648.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"1620","slug":"benjamin-moore-blue-heather-1620","title":"Blue Heather","color":"#B1BFC7","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/benjamin-moore-blue-heather-1620.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"}],"monoColors":{"lighter":[{"relation":"lighter","name":"N490-2","slug":"behr-icicles","title":"Icicles","color":"#bcc5c9","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"relation":"lighter","name":"N490-3","slug":"behr-shaved-ice","title":"Shaved Ice","color":"#a9b4ba","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"relation":"lighter","name":"MQ3-26","slug":"behr-mainsail","title":"Mainsail","color":"#d9dfe2","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"light"},{"relation":"lighter","name":"MQ5-23","slug":"behr-intercoastal-gray","title":"Intercoastal Gray","color":"#a8b5bc","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-intercoastal-gray.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"relation":"lighter","name":"MQ3-58","slug":"behr-alice-white","title":"Alice White","color":"#c2ced2","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-alice-white.webp","brightness_slug":"light"}],"darker":[{"relation":"darker","name":"N480-4","slug":"behr-french-colony","title":"French Colony","color":"#90a1aa","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/behr-french-colony.webp","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"relation":"darker","name":"MQ5-60","slug":"behr-south-pacific","title":"South Pacific","color":"#698694","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"relation":"darker","name":"HDC-AC-24","slug":"behr-lyric-blue","title":"Lyric Blue","color":"#728791","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-lyric-blue.webp","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"relation":"darker","name":"N480-5","slug":"behr-adirondack-blue","title":"Adirondack Blue","color":"#74858f","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-adirondack-blue.webp","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"relation":"darker","name":"MQ5-20","slug":"behr-cold-steel","title":"Cold Steel","color":"#808f98","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"}]},"complementaryColors":[{"name":"MQ1-41","slug":"behr-autumn-ashes","title":"Autumn Ashes","color":"#816b68","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"MQ1-43","slug":"behr-piano-brown","title":"Piano Brown","color":"#5c4c4a","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"MQ1-40","slug":"behr-tribeca","title":"Tribeca","color":"#a4918d","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"HDC-AC-07","slug":"behr-oak-creek","title":"Oak Creek","color":"#5d504a","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"N140-2","slug":"behr-chicago-fog","title":"Chicago Fog","color":"#cac2bd","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"N140-1","slug":"behr-white-city","title":"White City","color":"#d6d0cc","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"light"},{"name":"N200-7","slug":"behr-underground","title":"Underground","color":"#665a51","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"}],"expiremental":false},"colorHues":[{"title":"Blue","slug":"blue"}],"undertone":"Blue","is":"is","undertoneText":"undertone
Attributed to Behr catalog data.