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Behr OuterspaceECC-53-3 · #314E64 · LRV 7

Outerspace reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr ECC-53-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR OUTERSPACE
RGB 49, 78, 100LRV 7

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameOuterspace
SKUECC-53-3
Hex#314E64
RGB49, 78, 100
HSL206°, 34%, 29%
LRV7
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Behr Outerspace

At LRV 7, Outerspace 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.

Outerspace 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

14 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.18
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7602 · #3E5063 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 8

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
1680 · #3F5266 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 8
CC-810 · #3F5266 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 10

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All blue at Valspar →
V111-6 · #30495E · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 6.2
V107-6 · #274B5E · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 6.2
4011-5 · #214C5F · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 6.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1159-7 · #2A4E68 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 7
PPG1155-7 · #2D516A · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 7
PPG1163-7 · #324E68 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 7
PPG1156-7 · #2C4E6A · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 7

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.5
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1155-7 · #2E5169 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 7
PPG1159-7 · #2B4D68 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 7
PPG1163-7 · #314D67 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 7
10BB 07/150 · #364C63 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 7

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All blue at Dutch Boy →
238-7DB · #334C64 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 7
236-7DB · #204F68 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 7
235-7DB · #2C5264 · ΔE 4 · LRV 8
HGSW 7602 · #3E5063 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 8
HGSW 3341 · #32586E · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 8

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DEA135 · #2A4B5F · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 6
DEFD60 · #344A61 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 7
DE5818 · #3E505F · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 7

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All blue at Magnolia Home →
JG-91 · #385063 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 7
JG-90 · #435462 · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 8

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.65
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0634 · #3D5463 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 10
0627 · #425267 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 10

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.96
All blue at Rodda →
R077 · #3A596D · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 10

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.18
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-743 · #324A59 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 6

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.68
All blue at Backdrop →
BD-WK · #3F546B · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 8

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.65
All blue at Kompozit →
0634 · #3D5463 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 8
0627 · #425267 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 8

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Outerspace within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

N480-7 · LRV 7
HDC-FL14-12 · LRV 7
BNC-40 · LRV 7
S470-7 · LRV 8
N540-7 · LRV 7
PPU13-20 · LRV 8

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #314E64 in HSL space. Pair Outerspace with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#314E64 + #644731
TRIADIC
#314E64 · #64314E · #4E6431
ANALOGOUS
#316461 · #314E64 · #313564

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
8.73:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.4:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Outerspace Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Outerspace 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 ECC-53-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outerspace

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Outerspace is Indigo Batik (SW 7602) — very close at ΔE 3.18, 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 Indigo Batik swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Outerspace

Valspar's nearest match is Blue Fedora (V111-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6.2 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Outerspace without repainting risk. See the full Blue Fedora swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Outerspace

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Outerspace is Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7) — very close at ΔE 2.05, 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 Blueberry Pie swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Outerspace

At Glidden, the closest color to Outerspace is Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7) — very close at ΔE 2.09, 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 Blueberry Pie swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Outerspace

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Outerspace is Inkstain (238-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, 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 Inkstain swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outerspace

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Outerspace is Indigo Batik (HGSW 7602) — very close at ΔE 3.18, 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 Indigo Batik swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Outerspace

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Outerspace is Still Waters Run Deep (DEFD60) — very close at ΔE 2.79, 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 Still Waters Run Deep swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Outerspace

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Signature (JG-91), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Outerspace without repainting risk. See the full Signature swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Outerspace

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Outerspace is Nightspot (C2-743) — very close at ΔE 3.18, 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 Nightspot swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Outerspace

Backdrop has no exact twin of Outerspace. The nearest is We Three Kings (BD-WK) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full We Three Kings swatch →

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