Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Blue Hydrangea |
| SKU | PPU15-13 |
| Hex | #92A6C5 |
| RGB | 146, 166, 197 |
| HSL | 216°, 31%, 67% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Blue Hydrangea
Blue Hydrangea sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Blue Hydrangea is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Blue Hydrangea within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #92A6C5 in HSL space. Pair Blue Hydrangea with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Blue Hydrangea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Hydrangea from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU15-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blue Hydrangea. The nearest is Cosmos (SW 6528) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmos swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pressed Violet (CSP-520), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Hydrangea without repainting risk. See the full Pressed Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
Valspar's nearest match is Heartsong (4003-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.3 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Hydrangea without repainting risk. See the full Heartsong swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
The closest Glidden equivalent of Blue Hydrangea is Charisma Blue (30BB 39/165). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Charisma Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Charisma Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blue Hydrangea is Wisteria Blossom (241-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wisteria Blossom swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blue Hydrangea. The nearest is Suffolk Blue (HGSW 1385) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Suffolk Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Hydrangea is Bachelor Blue (DE5878) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bachelor Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blue Hydrangea is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Blue Hydrangea. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Blue Hydrangea is Blue Persuasion (C2-767) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Hydrangea
Kompozit has no exact twin of Blue Hydrangea. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →