Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Simply Blue |
| SKU | PPU15-16 |
| Hex | #ADBBCB |
| RGB | 173, 187, 203 |
| HSL | 212°, 22%, 74% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Simply Blue
Simply Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Simply 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
17 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Simply 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 #ADBBCB in HSL space. Pair Simply 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 Simply Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Simply 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 PPU15-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simply Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simply Blue is Windy Blue (SW 6240) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windy Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Simply Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Simply Blue is November Skies (2128-50). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order November Skies and you'll get the same color. See the full November Skies swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Simply Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Simply Blue is Glacier Mist (4005-3B) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glacier Mist swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Simply Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Dreamy (PPG1164-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Simply Blue without repainting risk. See the full Dreamy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Simply Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Simply Blue is Dreamy (PPG1164-4) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreamy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Simply Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Simply Blue. The nearest is Salted Lavender (242-2DB) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salted Lavender swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simply Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simply Blue is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Simply Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Simply Blue. The nearest is Peace River (DE5800) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peace River swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Simply Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Simply Blue. The nearest is Parma Gray (NO. 27) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parma Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Simply Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Simply Blue is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Simply Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Simply Blue is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Simply Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Simply Blue. The nearest is Kefi (R097) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kefi swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Simply Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Simply Blue is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Simply Blue
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Simply Blue is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Simply Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Simply Blue is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →