Behr • S490-7

Superior Blue

Name: Behr Superior Blue S490-7
Brand: Behr

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Superior 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 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#3a5e73

LRV

9.45

Light Reflectance Value

9.45

dark

Superior Blue in Real Rooms

Superior Blue has a low LRV of 9.45 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Front Door Photo

A front door painted Superior Blue makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

Behr Superior Blue front door color

@melissaugen

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Superior Blue earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

Superior Blue kitchen cabinets color

@angelosmarblephila

1 Kitchen Photo

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Superior Blue manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Behr Superior Blue kitchen island

@katiekeele

4 Misc Photos

See how Superior Blue is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.