Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Simply Posh |
| SKU | MQ5-55 |
| Hex | #89B6D3 |
| RGB | 137, 182, 211 |
| HSL | 204°, 46%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Simply Posh
Simply Posh sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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 Posh 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 Simply Posh 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 #89B6D3 in HSL space. Pair Simply Posh 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 Posh Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Simply Posh 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 MQ5-55 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simply Posh
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simply Posh is Regale Blue (SW 6801) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regale Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Simply Posh
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Simply Posh is Athenian Blue (773) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Athenian Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Simply Posh
At Valspar, the closest color to Simply Posh is Blue Magpie (P072) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.3 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Magpie swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Simply Posh
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Simply Posh is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Simply Posh
At Glidden, the closest color to Simply Posh is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Simply Posh
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Simply Posh. The nearest is Provencal Blue (139-4DB) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provencal Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simply Posh
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simply Posh is Stone Mountain Blue (HGSW 1374) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Mountain Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Simply Posh
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Simply Posh is Bonnie Blue (DE5807) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Simply Posh
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Simply Posh. The nearest is Yonder (NO. 9810) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yonder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Simply Posh
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Simply Posh is Calm Tint (0645) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calm Tint swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Simply Posh
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mountain Main (0652), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Simply Posh without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Main swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Simply Posh
C2 Paint's nearest match is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Simply Posh without repainting risk. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Simply Posh
Kompozit's nearest match is Mountain Main (0652), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Simply Posh without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Main swatch →