Explorer Blue vs Snowboard paint color comparison

Explorer Blue vs Snowboard

Explorer BlueBehrvsSnowboardBehrΔE 6.8 — Noticeable difference

Explorer Blue and Snowboard come from the same Behr collection. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 6-point LRV gap — 33 for Snowboard vs 27 for Explorer Blue — means Snowboard 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. ΔE 6.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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
Snowboard
Behr · S460-4
LRV32.9
BrandBehr
NumberS460-4
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Explorer Blue vs Snowboard Simulated Comparison

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