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Champlain Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-26

About Champlain Blue by Behr

Champlain Blue HDC-CL-26 by Behr is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 9% and hue near 217° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 8.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #435572

RGB: 67, 85, 114

Hue217°

Saturation26%

Lightness36%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Champlain Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Champlain Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-26

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Champlain Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Champlain Blue HDC-CL-26 a warm or cool color?
Champlain Blue by Behr is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Champlain Blue?
Champlain Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 217°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Champlain Blue?
Brightness is about 9%. Saturation is around 26%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 36%. Hue is close to 217°. The hex value is #435572. The RGB value is 67, 85, 114.
Is Champlain Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Champlain Blue has brightness around 9%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Champlain Blue?
You can match Champlain Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Champlain Blue work best in a home?
Champlain Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Champlain Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Champlain Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Champlain Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Champlain Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-26

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Champlain Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Champlain Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-26

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Champlain Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Champlain Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-26

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Champlain Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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