Behr Shadow Blue is a soft, medium-light blue-gray with a cool, muted appearance. Its restrained chroma and slate undertones keep it from looking overly bright, making it a sophisticated, calming choice for bedrooms, bathrooms, or elegant cabinetry.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | N480-3 |
| HEX Code | #a6b5bd |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 45 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Slate |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedrooms, home offices, bathrooms, exterior shutters, cabinetry |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A muted blue-gray hue applied to bedroom walls, accented by light maple wood and navy velvet.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool northern light
- Textiles:Crisp white percale, navy velvet
- Wood Tones:Light maple
- Coordinating Colors:Soft white ceiling
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: A calming blue-gray shade coating office walls, providing a focused backdrop for walnut and cognac leather.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright task lighting mixed with daylight
- Key Materials:Walnut desk, leather chair
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed steel
- Vibe:Focused and calm
Concept board: A soft blue-gray tone applied above white wainscoting, reflecting light alongside polished nickel and Carrara marble.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, indirect natural light
- Wall Tiles:White zellige
- Flooring:Carrara marble hex tiles
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
Exterior visualization: Testing this dusty blue shade on wooden window shutters against painted brick and cedar shingle roofing.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Direct morning sunlight
- Exterior Materials:White painted brick, cedar shingles
- Hardware Finishes:Wrought iron
- Coordinating Colors:Warm white exterior
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital material board: A sophisticated blue-gray tone coating custom kitchen cabinetry, paired with dark soapstone and aged brass pulls.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft diffused kitchen lighting
- Countertops:Soapstone
- Hardware Finishes:Aged brass
- Flooring:Terracotta tile
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