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Behr StratusT16-13 · #8193AA · LRV 28

Stratus reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr T16-13 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR STRATUS
RGB 129, 147, 170LRV 28

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameStratus
SKUT16-13
Hex#8193AA
RGB129, 147, 170
HSL214°, 19%, 59%
LRV28
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Behr Stratus

Stratus sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.

Stratus 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 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 1.1
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9072 · #8595AA · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 29
SW 9073 · #8990A3 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 28
SW 9071 · #7B99B0 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 30

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
2128-40 · #8290A0 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 27
CSP-530 · #8690A4 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 28

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All blue at Valspar →
8003-46D · #8396B0 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 30
M348 · #8097AE · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 29.9
V110-5 · #7D98B3 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 29.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1164-5 · #8390A6 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 28
PPG10-21 · #818EA2 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 27

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1164-5 · #8290A6 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 27
PPG10-21 · #808EA1 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 27
90BG 31/124 · #8399AB · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 31
PPG1156-4 · #7595AB · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 28

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.48
All blue at Dutch Boy →
340-5DB · #808B9E · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 26
241-4DB · #8C97B0 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 31
HGSW 2394 · #8595AA · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 29
HGSW 9072 · #8595AA · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 29

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.66
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5885 · #7F97B5 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 28
DE5871 · #819AB1 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 29
DE5920 · #8D95AA · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 28
DE5822 · #8599A8 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 28

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.93
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0589 · #8297B6 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 30
0618 · #7393B4 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 28

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.66
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0589 · #7C94B3 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 31
0625 · #859BB1 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 34

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All blue at Portola Paints →
CYCLONE · #7F8E9E · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 26

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.66
All blue at Kompozit →
0589 · #7C94B3 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 29
0625 · #859BB1 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 32

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

PPU14-06 · LRV 28
N550-5 · LRV 26
MQ5-51 · LRV 30
MQ5-16 · LRV 26
T13-5 · LRV 28
ICC-103 · LRV 30

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #8193AA in HSL space. Pair Stratus with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#8193AA + #AA9881
TRIADIC
#8193AA · #AA8193 · #93AA81
ANALOGOUS
#81A8AA · #8193AA · #8481AA

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.14:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.69:1AA

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

Behr Stratus Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Stratus 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 T16-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stratus

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dried Lavender (SW 9072), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Dried Lavender swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Stratus

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Stratus is Flower Box (CSP-530) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Box swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Stratus

At Valspar, the closest color to Stratus is Versatile Blue (M348) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29.9 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versatile Blue swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stratus

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Stratus is Blueberry Muffin (PPG1164-5) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blueberry Muffin swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Stratus

Glidden's nearest match is Blueberry Muffin (PPG1164-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Blueberry Muffin swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stratus

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fragrant Lavender (HGSW 2394), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stratus without repainting risk. See the full Fragrant Lavender swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stratus

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Stratus is Denim Tradition (DE5885) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Denim Tradition swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stratus

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Stratus is Celestial Horizon (0589) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stratus

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Stratus is Celestial Horizon (0589) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Stratus

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Stratus is Cyclone (CYCLONE) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cyclone swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Stratus

At Kompozit, the closest color to Stratus is Celestial Horizon (0589) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →

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