Superior Blue
Behr Superior Blue (S490-7) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#3a5e73LRV
9.45
Superior Blue in Rooms
Follow Superior Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 7 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Front Door Photo
In a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, the most interesting quality of Superior Blue (S490-7) may be the way it responds to hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Front door painted in Superior Blue makes an instant architectural statement.
@melissaugen
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Viewed across 1 kitchen cabinets image in cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture, Superior Blue (S490-7) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 9.4, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Kitchen cabinetry in Superior Blue adds depth and sophistication to the space.
@angelosmarblephila
1 Kitchen Photo
These 1 kitchen image show how Superior Blue (S490-7) can sit beside stone, timber, tile and metal finishes. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Island base cabinets in Superior Blue brighten this modern kitchen layout.
@katiekeele
4 Misc Photos
4 misc images trace Superior Blue (S490-7) through the color’s movement from one type of space to another. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Wooden storage unit finished in Superior Blue brings bold color to any room.
@redlands_restoration_furniture
Painted shelving in Superior Blue demonstrates the color's versatility on furniture.
@redlands_restoration_furniture
Dresser refinished in Superior Blue transforms a bedroom's entire aesthetic effortlessly.
@kelly_sunnyhouse
Cabinet doors in Superior Blue offer a striking alternative to neutral storage.
@kelly_sunnyhouse
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
The intense and commanding hue of Behr S490-7 Superior Blue adds a sense of sophistication to any interior space. This bold shade pairs exceptionally well with soft neutral tones such as crisp whites and warm beiges, creating a balanced and harmonious color palette. For a more dramatic look, consider combining Behr Superior Blue with deep charcoals or rich browns to add depth and contrast to the room. 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