Looking for the perfect light blue paint color to freshen up your home? Let’s look at Behr Spa Blue and see if it’s the match made in heaven!
Blues are all the rage right now. You can go super dark with a navy, get moody with a slate blue, or keep it light and airy with a pastel blue.
No matter the shade, blues add a peaceful, relaxing vibe to any room. They pair perfectly with various decor styles, including coastal, farmhouse, traditional, and modern.
A popular blue paint shade is Behr Spa Blue. We've looked at this light blue paint color carefully to produce this review. Keep reading to learn if it’s the right choice for your home.
Spa Blue, Behr, P500-3
Spa Blue is a calming, bright shade of purple that most often appears as blue.
Color Family
Spa Blue belongs to the fabulous purple family.
Light Reflectance Value
59
In simple terms, LRV measures how much light a color bounces around.
On a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white, Spa Blue sits comfortably in the middle – a mid-toned paint color.
It’s just about the right amount of color without being too intense. It provides a touch of color without being overly saturated.
RGB Colors
R: 159 G: 209 B: 235
This basically breaks down the color mix, making Spa Blue the stunning shade you see.
Hex Code
#9FD1EB
Undertones
Spa Blue is a purple paint color with strong blue undertones, making it often appear as a light to mid-toned blue.
- South-facing rooms: Spa Blue may appear warmer and lighter with more natural light.
- North-facing rooms: Spa Blue may appear cooler, bluer, and a bit darker.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best Uses
Spa Blue is a fantastic choice for many areas in your home, including:
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Cabinets
- Built-ins
- Furniture
Similar Colors
If you’re loving Spa Blue, check out these similar hues:
- Benjamin Moore Highland Breeze
- Behr Little Pond
- Sherwin Williams Porch Ceiling
- Behr After Rain
- Behr Tinted Ice
- Benjamin Moore Bluebelle
- Benjamin Moore Caribbean Coast
Coordinating Colors
Spa Blue looks fabulous with neutrals like bright whites, grays, or beiges, and with other bright colors such as pinks, greens, oranges, and other shades of blue.
Mid-toned bright pinks:
- Pinque
- Love at First Sight
- Premium Pink
- Apple Blossom
- Colonial Rose
Mid-toned bright greens:
- Young Green
- Green Trance
- Good Luck
- Garden Stroll
- Mint Parfait
Bright whites:
- Ultra Pure White
- Blanca Peak
- Bright White
- Frost
Trim Colors
Because Spa Blue is a cool paint color, I prefer to pair it with a bright white trim color.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
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FAQs
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Spa Blue.
Is Behr Spa Blue blue or purple?
Spa Blue is technically a purple paint color with strong blue undertones. But here's the twist—it often appears blue! It’s like getting two colors in one.
What's the difference between Behr Spa Blue and SW Aqueduct?
Behr Spa Blue is a purple paint color with blue undertones, so it usually looks blue.
On the other hand, SW Aqueduct is a blue paint color with green undertones, making it appear more turquoise.
Both have an LRV of 59, meaning they reflect and absorb the same amount of light.
Just remember to always swatch colors in your space before committing.
Is Behr Spa Blue warm or cool?
Behr Spa Blue is definitely a cool paint color. It’s a purple with strong blue undertones, giving it that cool vibe perfect for creating a calm and serene atmosphere.
What color trim goes with Behr Spa Blue?
Because Spa Blue is a cool color, it pairs beautifully with bright white trim.
Popular choices include Behr Ultra Pure White, SW Extra White, or BM Simply White.
These bright whites will make Spa Blue pop!
What's the difference between Behr Spa Blue and BM Highland Breeze?
Behr Spa Blue and BM Highland Breeze are pretty similar. Highland Breeze, with an LRV of 61, is slightly lighter than Spa Blue, which has an LRV of 59.
Highland Breeze is a blue paint color, while Spa Blue is a purple with blue undertones, often making it appear blue.
Swatching both in your space will help you see the subtle differences.
What's the difference between Behr Spa Blue and Tinted Ice?
Both Spa Blue and Tinted Ice are purple paint colors with strong blue undertones, making them often appear blue.
The difference? Spa Blue is more saturated and brighter, while Tinted Ice is more subtle and muted.
Tinted Ice, with an LRV of 66, is lighter than Spa Blue’s LRV of 59.
Always swatch colors in your space to see how they look in your lighting.
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
