Reef Blue
Behr's Reef Blue is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 44.9 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#93bdcfLRV
44.86
Reef Blue in Rooms
Follow Reef Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 23 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
4 Misc Photos
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Reef Blue (S490-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 44.9 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Wall painted Reef Blue establishes a serene, spa-like atmosphere.
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Playful Reef Blue walls create an imaginative backdrop for a child's bedroom retreat.
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Minimalist shelving and clean lines define this modern space accented with Reef Blue walls.
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Natural wood furniture and Reef Blue walls blend seamlessly in this Japandi-inspired space.
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2 Bathroom Photos
In a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, the most interesting quality of Reef Blue (S490-3) may be the way it responds to tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Bathroom walls in Reef Blue create a peaceful retreat space.
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Vanity walls in Reef Blue offer clean, minimalist bathroom styling.
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3 Kitchen Photos
3 kitchen images trace Reef Blue (S490-3) through the changing light from breakfast through dinner. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen backsplash tiled and painted Reef Blue adds coastal charm.
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Cabinet backsplash in Reef Blue ties the kitchen palette together.
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Kitchen island cabinetry in Reef Blue anchors the cooking workspace.
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7 Living Room Photos
Viewed across 7 living room images in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, Reef Blue (S490-3) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 44.9 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Living room walls in Reef Blue establish a cohesive, calming backdrop.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
5 kitchen cabinets images place Reef Blue (S490-3) in cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture. An LRV of 44.9 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Upper cabinets painted Reef Blue brighten the kitchen layout.
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Lower cabinets finished in Reef Blue ground the kitchen design.
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Shaker-style cabinetry painted in Reef Blue anchors this bright, contemporary kitchen.
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Compact cabinetry in Reef Blue maximizes storage in this efficient galley-style kitchen.
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White subway tile backsplash complements deep Reef Blue cabinetry in this transitional kitchen.
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1 House Photo
Against roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim, Reef Blue (S490-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 44.9 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Ornate crown molding and wainscoting frame walls painted in Reef Blue throughout this Victorian home.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Viewed across 1 bedroom image in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, Reef Blue (S490-3) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 44.9 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Soft bedding and ambient lighting create a tranquil retreat in this Reef Blue bedroom.
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Similar Colors
At LRV 61 vs 45, Millstream is decisively the brighter choice.
Reef Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Reef Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 26), opening up a space where North Pole Blue encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
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