Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sonata Blue |
| SKU | BNC-08 |
| Hex | #82B2C4 |
| RGB | 130, 178, 196 |
| HSL | 196°, 36%, 64% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Sonata Blue
Sonata Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Sonata 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
14 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sonata 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 #82B2C4 in HSL space. Pair Sonata 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 Sonata Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sonata 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 BNC-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonata Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Resolute Blue (SW 6507), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sonata Blue without repainting risk. See the full Resolute Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sonata Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sonata Blue is Blue Jean (2062-50) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Jean swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sonata Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Sonata Blue is Aster (8002-41C) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sonata Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sonata Blue without repainting risk. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sonata Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sonata Blue without repainting risk. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sonata Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Nautic Blue (236-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sonata Blue without repainting risk. See the full Nautic Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonata Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Resolute Blue (HGSW 2365), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sonata Blue without repainting risk. See the full Resolute Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sonata Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sonata Blue is More Water Please (DEFD55) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full More Water Please swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sonata Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sonata Blue. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sonata Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sonata Blue is Yonder (NO. 9810) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yonder swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sonata Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sonata Blue is Virginia Morn (BD23) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →