Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Brisk Blue |
| SKU | S530-5 |
| Hex | #5E8DBF |
| RGB | 94, 141, 191 |
| HSL | 211°, 43%, 56% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Brisk Blue
Brisk Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Brisk Blue 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 Brisk Blue 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 #5E8DBF in HSL space. Pair Brisk Blue 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 Brisk Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brisk Blue 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 S530-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brisk Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Brisk Blue is Dazzle (SW 6962) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dazzle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Brisk Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Brisk Blue is Waterloo (CSP-555). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Waterloo and you'll get the same color. See the full Waterloo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brisk Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Brisk Blue is Picasso (8001-44E) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Picasso swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brisk Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blueberry Popover (PPG1244-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Brisk Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blueberry Popover swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brisk Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Blueberry Popover (PPG1244-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Brisk Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blueberry Popover swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brisk Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Brisk Blue is Endless Summer (139-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Endless Summer swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brisk Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Brisk Blue. The nearest is Scanda (HGSW 1383) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scanda swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brisk Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Brisk Blue is Genteel Blue (DET589) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Genteel Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Brisk Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Brisk Blue is Cook's Blue (NO. 237) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brisk Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Brisk Blue. The nearest is Heavenly Sky (0618) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brisk Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Brisk Blue is Heavenly Sky (0618) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brisk Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Brisk Blue. The nearest is Swallow Tail (C2-765) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brisk Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Brisk Blue is Heavenly Sky (0618) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →