Bluebird
Behr's Bluebird is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#8ab1d6LRV
40.08
Bluebird in Rooms
Follow Bluebird from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 3 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Home Office Photos
Viewed across 3 home office images in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, Bluebird (PPU15-12) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 40.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Desk wall brings focused energy with Bluebird paint in this home office.
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Built-in shelving displays rich Bluebird tones across the home office backdrop.
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Accent wall anchors the workspace with deep Bluebird throughout this home office.
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Similar Colors
At LRV 73 vs 40, Soft Cloud is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 43 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
After Rain reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 40), opening up a space where Bluebird encloses it.
Complementary Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (40 vs 34) makes Bluebird the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr Bluebird (PPU15-12) is a serene and sophisticated shade that brings a sense of calm and tranquility to any space. Pair this beautiful blue hue with crisp white accents to create a fresh and timeless look, or complement it with warm neutrals like beige or taupe for a cozy and inviting feel. For a more modern and dramatic style, try combining Bluebird with touches of metallic finishes such as gold or silver. 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