Explorer Blue vs Mammoth Mountain paint color comparison

Explorer Blue vs Mammoth Mountain

Explorer BlueBehrvsMammoth MountainBehrΔE 22.2 — Distinct difference

Both from Behr's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Explorer Blue (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Mammoth Mountain (LRV 11), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 22.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Explorer Blue
Behr · M470-5
LRV27.3
BrandBehr
NumberM470-5
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Mammoth Mountain
Behr · S460-6
LRV11.3
BrandBehr
NumberS460-6
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Explorer Blue vs Mammoth Mountain Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Explorer Blue on one side and Mammoth Mountain 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.