Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Calligraphy |
| SKU | N490-6 |
| Hex | #435F6F |
| RGB | 67, 95, 111 |
| HSL | 202°, 25%, 35% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Calligraphy
With an LRV of 11, Calligraphy is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Calligraphy works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Calligraphy 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 #435F6F in HSL space. Pair Calligraphy 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 Calligraphy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calligraphy 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 N490-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calligraphy
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bunglehouse Blue (SW 48), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Calligraphy without repainting risk. See the full Bunglehouse Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calligraphy
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Calligraphy. The nearest is Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Van Deusen Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calligraphy
At Valspar, the closest color to Calligraphy is Hobgoblin (8004-39F) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hobgoblin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calligraphy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Calligraphy is Brigade (PPG1152-6) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brigade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calligraphy
At Glidden, the closest color to Calligraphy is Global Waters (50BG 11/123) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Global Waters swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calligraphy
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sailing Suzy (336-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Calligraphy without repainting risk. See the full Sailing Suzy swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calligraphy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bunglehouse Blue (HGSW 0048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Calligraphy without repainting risk. See the full Bunglehouse Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calligraphy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Calligraphy is Ragtime Blues (DET558) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ragtime Blues swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Calligraphy
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Calligraphy is Superior (JG-163) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superior swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calligraphy
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Calligraphy. The nearest is Stiffkey Blue (NO. 281) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stiffkey Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calligraphy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Calligraphy is Day Spa (0634) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Day Spa swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calligraphy
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Calligraphy is Saxon Blue (H0052) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saxon Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Calligraphy
Rodda has no exact twin of Calligraphy. The nearest is Bedtime Blue (R084) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bedtime Blue swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Calligraphy
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Calligraphy is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Newbury Port swatch →