Basin Blue vs Soft Turquoise paint color comparison

Basin Blue vs Soft Turquoise

Basin BlueBehrvsSoft TurquoiseBehrΔE 18.0 — Distinct difference

Basin Blue and Soft Turquoise come from the same Behr collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 20-point LRV gap — 65 for Basin Blue vs 46 for Soft Turquoise — means Basin Blue will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 18.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Basin Blue
Behr · M470-2
LRV65.5
BrandBehr
NumberM470-2
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Soft Turquoise
Behr · P460-3
LRV45.8
BrandBehr
NumberP460-3
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Basin Blue vs Soft Turquoise Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basin Blue on one side and Soft Turquoise on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.