Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Blue Tribute |
| SKU | HDC-SP14-10 |
| Hex | #A9B8CB |
| RGB | 169, 184, 203 |
| HSL | 214°, 25%, 73% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Blue Tribute
Blue Tribute sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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 Tribute 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
16 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Blue Tribute 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 #A9B8CB in HSL space. Pair Blue Tribute 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 Tribute Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Tribute 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 HDC-SP14-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Windy Blue (SW 6240) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windy Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Tribute
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sunrise (829), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Tribute without repainting risk. See the full Sunrise swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Valspar, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Glacier Mist (4005-3B) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glacier Mist swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Always Blue (PPG1156-3) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Always Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Antwerp Blue (30BB 46/124) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antwerp Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Taboo Blue (340-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taboo Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Northern Pond (DE5870) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Northern Pond swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Tribute
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Blue Tribute. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Clare, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Tribute
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blue Tribute is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →