Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Bossa Nova |
| SKU | S540-7 |
| Hex | #374781 |
| RGB | 55, 71, 129 |
| HSL | 227°, 40%, 36% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Bossa Nova
At LRV 7, Bossa Nova is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Bossa Nova earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Bossa Nova 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 #374781 in HSL space. Pair Bossa Nova 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 Bossa Nova Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bossa Nova 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 S540-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bossa Nova
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Morning Glory (SW 6971), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bossa Nova without repainting risk. See the full Morning Glory swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bossa Nova
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bossa Nova is Basic Blue (CC-968) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basic Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bossa Nova
At Valspar, the closest color to Bossa Nova is Merlin's Robes (8001-47G) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Merlin's Robes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bossa Nova
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bossa Nova is Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daring Indigo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bossa Nova
At Glidden, the closest color to Bossa Nova is Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daring Indigo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bossa Nova
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rich Indigo (141-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bossa Nova without repainting risk. See the full Rich Indigo swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bossa Nova
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bossa Nova. The nearest is Quark (HGSW 1401) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quark swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bossa Nova
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Bossa Nova is Indigo Night (DEA138). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Indigo Night and you'll get the same color. See the full Indigo Night swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bossa Nova
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Florida Waters (0599), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bossa Nova without repainting risk. See the full Florida Waters swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bossa Nova
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bossa Nova is Florida Waters (0599) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Florida Waters swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bossa Nova
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bossa Nova is Florida Waters (0599) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Florida Waters swatch →