Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Monarchy |
| SKU | S560-4 |
| Hex | #879CD1 |
| RGB | 135, 156, 209 |
| HSL | 223°, 45%, 67% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Monarchy
Monarchy sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Monarchy 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
12 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Monarchy 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 #879CD1 in HSL space. Pair Monarchy 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 Monarchy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monarchy 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 S560-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monarchy
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Monarchy is Dahlia (SW 6816) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Monarchy
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Monarchy. The nearest is Persian Violet (1419) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Persian Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Monarchy
Valspar has no exact twin of Monarchy. The nearest is Fields of Heather (8001-47D) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monarchy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Monarchy is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Monarchy
Glidden's nearest match is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Monarchy without repainting risk. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Monarchy
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Monarchy. The nearest is Neptune's Folly (240-4DB) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Neptune's Folly swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monarchy
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Monarchy is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Monarchy
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Monarchy. The nearest is Blue Cue (DE5892) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Cue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Monarchy
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Monarchy is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monarchy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Monarchy is Mood Mode (1269) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Monarchy
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Monarchy. The nearest is Velvet Robe (1276) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Monarchy
Kompozit has no exact twin of Monarchy. The nearest is Velvet Robe (1276) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →