Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Washed Denim |
| SKU | M530-4 |
| Hex | #7BB2E2 |
| RGB | 123, 178, 226 |
| HSL | 208°, 64%, 68% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Washed Denim
Washed Denim sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Washed Denim 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
11 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
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Washed Denim 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 #7BB2E2 in HSL space. Pair Washed Denim 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 Washed Denim Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Washed Denim 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 M530-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Washed Denim
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Washed Denim. The nearest is Sea to Shining Sea (789) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea to Shining Sea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Washed Denim
At Valspar, the closest color to Washed Denim is High Seas (4006-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.6 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Seas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Washed Denim
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Washed Denim is Victoria Blue (PPG1243-4) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victoria Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Washed Denim
Glidden's nearest match is Victoria Blue (PPG1243-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Washed Denim without repainting risk. See the full Victoria Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Washed Denim
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Washed Denim is On Cloud Nine (140-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full On Cloud Nine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Washed Denim
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Washed Denim is Sanctuary Spa (DE5843) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary Spa swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Washed Denim
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Washed Denim. The nearest is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Area Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Washed Denim
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Washed Denim. The nearest is Blue Parlor (0610) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Parlor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Washed Denim
Kompozit has no exact twin of Washed Denim. The nearest is Blue Parlor (0610) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Parlor swatch →