Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Bluebird |
| SKU | PPU15-12 |
| Hex | #89B1D8 |
| RGB | 137, 177, 216 |
| HSL | 210°, 50%, 69% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Bluebird
Bluebird sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Bluebird 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
13 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Bluebird 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 #89B1D8 in HSL space. Pair Bluebird 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 Bluebird Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bluebird 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 PPU15-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bluebird
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bluebird is Aqua Marina (816) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Marina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bluebird
The closest Valspar equivalent of Bluebird is Wild Blue Yonder (8001-44D). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Wild Blue Yonder and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Blue Yonder swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bluebird
Glidden's nearest match is Horizon Blue (10BB 43/206), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bluebird without repainting risk. See the full Horizon Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bluebird
Dutch Boy's nearest match is On Cloud Nine (140-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bluebird without repainting risk. See the full On Cloud Nine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bluebird
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Bluebird. The nearest is Bachelor Blue (DE5878) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 36 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bachelor Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bluebird
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Bluebird is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Area Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bluebird
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Bluebird. The nearest is Blue Parlor (0610) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Parlor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bluebird
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bluebird is Calm Tint (0645) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calm Tint swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bluebird
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Bluebird. The nearest is Linus (C2-749) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Linus swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bluebird
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bluebird is Calm Tint (0645) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calm Tint swatch →