Blue paint color
Blueprint

A muted blue with a gray undertone
Blueprint is a medium-dark blue for walls, cabinets, and doors. Warm white, pale wood, and brass give it a little contrast.
- Color family
- Blue
- Undertone
- Gray-blue
- Light reflectance
- 20 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Behr
Color & light
Color and lighting
Blueprint changes with the light in your room.
Lightness
20 LRVMedium depth, with more color than a pale neutral.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 96
- Green
- 129
- Blue
- 142
HSL
- Hue
- 197°
- Saturation
- 19%
- Lightness
- 47%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
It looks clearer and more blue.
Cool or indirect light
It can look deeper and grayer.
Warm evening light
It looks slightly softer and less blue.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Blueprint in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Blue walls contrast with the pale seating and white fireplace.

Dining room
Blue walls frame the wood table and cream chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
Blue cabinets complement the tan stools and pale counters.

Bedroom
Blue walls contrast with the cream bedding and timber bench.

Home office
Blue built-ins surround the wood desk and light chair.

Bathroom
Blue paint forms a backdrop for the wood vanity and white bath.
Exterior
See Blueprint on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Blue siding contrasts with dark windows and stonework.

Front door
The blue plank door adds color to the pale stone entry.

Shutters & trim
Blue shutters contrast with the pale stone and timber door.

Fences & garden structures
Blue fencing sits behind garden grasses and a timber bench.

Stucco
Blue stucco works with the stone doorway and wood garden seating.

Garage door
The blue garage door stands out against the pale facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Blueprint
Soft white trim
Colored walls, soft white trim, and darker accents.
- BlueprintS470-5 · Walls & cabinets
- Swiss Coffee12 · Trim & ceiling
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Accent color
Warm neutrals
Pair the main color with white and an earthy neutral.
- BlueprintS470-5 · Walls & cabinets
- Swiss Coffee12 · Trim & ceiling
- Dolphin Fin790C-3 · Accent color
Blue and green
Use a muted blue or green for cabinets or an adjoining room.
- BlueprintS470-5 · Walls & cabinets
- Swiss Coffee12 · Trim & ceiling
- Back To NatureS340-4 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related muted blues from Behr
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Frequently Asked Questions
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