Behr Dragonfly: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect deep blue-green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Dragonfly and if it might be right for your home!

Dark, bold colors are a fun paint option. They make spaces feel calm and a little dramatic but not in an over-the-top way.

Behr Dragonfly is a deep blue-green that feels soothing and peaceful while also adding a pop of color to a space. The color is reminiscent of a summer sky or lake, providing that relaxing feeling so many of us crave.

Dragonfly's beautiful mix of blue and green feels earthy and grounded, but it still has a modern edge that keeps it looking fresh.

Let's talk about the details of Dragonfly and if it might be right for your home.

Dragonfly, Behr, PPU12-03

Dragonfly is a deep blue-green, versatile enough to work in a variety of spaces. It can be used as a pop of color among other soothing shades, or use it as one of many bold, dark colors.

Color Family

Dragonfly is in the blue family.

Light Reflectance Value

26

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 26, Dragonfly is on the darker side of medium.

This means Dragonfly won’t bounce much light around your room. Instead, it soaks it in, creating that cozy, dramatic vibe.

RGB Colors

R: 114 G: 144 B: 141

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#72908D

Undertones

Dragonfly is a blue paint color with green and gray undertones.

In south-facing rooms with plenty of sunlight, Dragonfly comes alive as a rich blue-green, leaning more toward teal.

In a north-facing space without much natural light, Dragonfly looks cooler and more blue.

Best uses

Dragonfly can be used for a whole room or as an accent color. I’d use it for:

• Living rooms, bedrooms, or dens where you want a dramatic, moody feel
• Accent wall
• A focal point such as a fireplace or built-ins
• Home exterior
• Interior or exterior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Behr Tasmanian Sea 
• Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume
• Benjamin Moore Avalon
• Behr Longmeadow
• Sherwin Williams Moody Blue
• Benjamin Moore Dartsmouth Green
• Behr Vintage Teal

Coordinating Colors

Dragonfly is one of those bold colors that can also act like a neutral. Because it’s so deep and rich, it plays nicely with a wide range of shades.

You can add some drama to a space by pairing Dragonfly with dark blues, greens, or burgundys / reds. Or, keep things soft with light blues, greens, warm grays, beiges, pinks, or corals.

Dark blues:

• Infinite Deep Sea
• Inlet Harbor
• Midnight Mosaic
• China Pattern
• Atlantic Tide

Burgundys / dark ruby reds:

• Rumors
• Twinberry
• Divine Wine
• Wild Thing
• Formal Maroon

Light blues:

• Sunken Pool
• Blue Cypress
• Rio Sky
• Rain Washed
• Beach Foam

Trim Colors

For trim, crisp white is the way to go. It gives Dragonfly a clean edge and makes the color really stand out.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Dragonfly.

What color is Behr Dragonfly?

Dragonfly is a deep blue-green. It sits in the blue family, but its green and gray undertones are what give it that true teal feel.

In brighter spaces, it will appear as a rich blue-green. In darker spaces, it will appear cooler and more blue.

What colors go well with Behr Dragonfly?

Dragonfly is one of those bold colors that can also act like a neutral. Because it’s so deep and rich, it plays nicely with a wide range of shades.

Pair it with dark colors (blues, greens, reds) to add some drama to a space. Or keep things peaceful with light colors (blues, greens, warm grays, beiges, pinks, corals).

To start, swatch Dragonfly with Infinite Deep Sea (a dark blue), Rumors (a ruby red), Sunken Pool (a light blue), White (a classic cool blue), Opal Silk (a mid blue-green), or Mayan Ruins (a deep brown).

What is Behr's Color of the Month, August 2020?

Behr's Color of the Month, August 2020 is Dragonfly, a deep blue-green. Dragonfly feels calm and peaceful while also adding some subtle color to a space. Use it as an accent wall, an exterior paint color, or for a bedroom.

What's the difference: SW Peacock Plume vs Behr Dragonfly?

Peacock Plume and Dragonfly are very similar. Both are blue paint colors with green and gray undertones, often appearing as blue-greens.

However, between the two, Peacock Plume leans more blue and Dragonfly more green.

Peacock Plume, with an LRV of 27, is very slightly lighter than Dragonfly, which has an LRV of 26.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

Is Behr Dragonfly blue or green?

Dragonfly is considered a deep blue-green, which means it's a blend of blue and green. It's officially categorized as in the blue color family, but its green undertones are what set it apart.

In bright light, you’ll notice the teal come through. In darker rooms, Dragonfly tends to look more blue. Swatch it in your own space to help decide if you like the balance.

What's the difference: Behr Dragonfly vs Hidden Gem?

While both Dragonfly and Hidden Gem fall in Behr's blue color family, both are considered blue-greens. Between the two, Dragonfly is more blue and Hidden Gem more green.

With an LRV of 26, Dragonfly is noticeably lighter than Hidden Gem, which has an LRV of 14.

Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.