Behr

New Age Blue

PPU15-05

Daylight helps the violet edge. New Age Blue is a strong blue with a violet shadow and real mid-depth. This color can carry a front door, accent wall, or bath vanity where the scheme needs something clearer than navy.

On a full wall, shaded corners will deepen quickly. White-painted trim and black hardware give it structure. Creamy stone can soften the brightness. Avoid very purple fabrics unless that cooler undertone is intentional.

Color Codes

HEX
#496ead
RGB Decimal
73, 110, 173
RGB Percent
28.6%, 43.1%, 67.8%
HSL
217.8, 40.7%, 48.2%
HSV
217.8, 57.8%, 67.8%
CMYK
57.8%, 36.4%, 0.0%, 32.2%
YIQ
106.1, -42.3, 11.8
XYZ
15.87, 15.59, 41.71
CIE Lab
46.43, 6.23, -37.62
CIE Luv
46.43, -17.20, -56.77
Hunter Lab
39.48, 4.91, -40.28
Decimal
4812461

New Age Blue in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr New Age Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr New Age Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

218°

Blue Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

41.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes