Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) records 65% LRV and 84.9 L*_HK lightness (#CBD5D6, RGB 203/213/214). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.56, a*=-3.19, b*=-1.66, C*=3.6, h°=207.5°) place N470-1 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Ash Blue (N470-1) are Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625, ΔE=1.18) and Sherwin-Williams Lullaby (SW 9136, ΔE=0.61).
Behr Ash Blue (N470-1, #CBD5D6) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Ash Blue (N470-1) | #CBD5D6 | 65% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Blue Lace (1625) | #D0D8D9 | 67.47% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.18 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Palace Pearl (CW-650) | #C6D0D2 | 61.69% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.29 (97.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Lullaby (SW 9136) | #CBD4D4 | 64.48% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.61 (98.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Hinting Blue (SW 6519) | #CED9DD | 67.86% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.75 (96.3%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for N470-1: Blue Lace (1625) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Ash Blue (N470-1) with -0.71 softer C*=2.89 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for N470-1: Palace Pearl (CW-650) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Ash Blue (N470-1) with matched C*=3.71 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.71 equivalent for N470-1: Silver Mist (1619) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Ash Blue (N470-1) with +0.5 higher C*=4.1 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for N470-1: Lullaby (SW 9136) delivers identical 64.48% reflectance to N470-1 with matched C*=3.22 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.75 equivalent for N470-1: Hinting Blue (SW 6519) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Ash Blue (N470-1) with +0.78 higher C*=4.38 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.17 alternative to N470-1: Tradewind (SW 6218) delivers -4.5 LRV points deeper than Ash Blue (N470-1) with +1.06 higher C*=4.66 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ash Blue (#CBD5D6, LRV 65%).
Ash Blue (N470-1, h°=207.5°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Ash Blue (N470-1)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for N470-1 (4000K renders #DAD2C4)
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Code N470-1 (Ash Blue) reflects 65% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) registers J'=86.5, a'=-5.50, and b'=-2.55 with HSL (185°, 12%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.9 L*_HK. Because N470-1 carries a*=-3.19 red-green and b*=-1.66 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.6, Ash Blue projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N470-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ash Blue (N470-1) holds its native #D3D4CD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N470-1 adapts to #DAD2C4; at 3500K halogen, Ash Blue transitions to #DFD1BE; at 3000K residential LED, N470-1 warms to #E5CFB9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ash Blue (N470-1) settles at #EACEB6.
When cross-matching Behr Ash Blue (N470-1, #CBD5D6), Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625, #D0D8D9, LRV 67.47%) scores ΔE2000=1.18 and CAM16=1.4, followed by Palace Pearl (CW-650, ΔE=1.29). In Sherwin-Williams, Lullaby (SW 9136, #CBD4D4, LRV 64.48%) achieves ΔE2000=0.61 ahead of Hinting Blue (SW 6519, ΔE=1.75). Coordinate N470-1 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Ethereal White (BL-W04) hallways, and Bakery Box (BL-W9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Ash Blue.
Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 65% (#CBD5D6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.9 L*_HK.
At 65% reflectance, Ash Blue (N470-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.56) to hold its #CBD5D6 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.56, a*=-3.19, b*=-1.66) classifies Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=3.6 chroma and h°=207.5° hue.
Pair Ash Blue (N470-1) with South & West Sun Exposure for N470-1 (65% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Ash Blue (N470-1). Under 2700K evening bulbs, N470-1 shifts from #CBD5D6 toward #EACEB6.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ash Blue (N470-1, #CBD5D6) are Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625, #D0D8D9) at ΔE2000=1.18 and Sherwin-Williams Lullaby (SW 9136, #CBD4D4) at ΔE2000=0.61.
Both 1625 and SW 9136 matches are verified against Ash Blue (N470-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ash Blue (N470-1, LRV 65%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Ash Blue (N470-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.