Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7) records 10% LRV and 42.7 L*_HK lightness (#265C98, RGB 38/92/152). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=38.43, a*=3.7, b*=-37.94, C*=38.12, h°=275.6°) place P510-7 in the Rich Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Beacon Blue (P510-7) are Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes (798, ΔE=3.03) and Sherwin-Williams Frank Blue (SW 6967, ΔE=3.66).
Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7, #265C98) 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) | Beacon Blue (P510-7) | #265C98 | 10% | Rich Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Blue Suede Shoes (798) | #2F5688 | 8.8% | Rich Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.03 (93.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Mosaic (CC-874) | #3862A3 | 11.86% | Rich Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.26 (93.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Frank Blue (SW 6967) | #225288 | 7.9% | Rich Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.66 (92.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Hyper Blue (SW 6965) | #015F97 | 10.09% | Rich Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.70 (92.2%) |
Visual ΔE=3.03 alternative to P510-7: Blue Suede Shoes (798) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Beacon Blue (P510-7) with -5.98 softer C*=32.14 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.26 alternative to P510-7: Mosaic (CC-874) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Beacon Blue (P510-7) with +1.95 higher C*=40.07 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.74 alternative to P510-7: Ol' Blue Eyes (2064-30) delivers identical 10.89% reflectance to P510-7 with +2.09 higher C*=40.21 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.66 alternative to P510-7: Frank Blue (SW 6967) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Beacon Blue (P510-7) with -3.13 softer C*=34.99 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.7 alternative to P510-7: Hyper Blue (SW 6965) delivers identical 10.09% reflectance to P510-7 with -0.95 softer C*=37.17 chroma.
Visual ΔE=4.85 alternative to P510-7: Blueblood (SW 6966) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Beacon Blue (P510-7) with -2.16 softer C*=35.96 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Beacon Blue (#265C98, LRV 10%).
Beacon Blue (P510-7, h°=275.6°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Beacon Blue (P510-7)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for P510-7 (4000K renders #335B8C)
Need Beacon Blue (P510-7, LRV 10%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #265C98:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code P510-7 (Beacon Blue) reflects 10% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7) registers J'=40.6, a'=-5.69, and b'=-27.25 with HSL (212°, 60%, 37%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 42.7 L*_HK. Because P510-7 carries a*=3.7 red-green and b*=-37.94 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=38.12, Beacon Blue projects a cool rich violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr P510-7 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Beacon Blue (P510-7) holds its native #2D5C92 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, P510-7 adapts to #335B8C; at 3500K halogen, Beacon Blue transitions to #385B88; at 3000K residential LED, P510-7 warms to #3C5A85; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Beacon Blue (P510-7) settles at #3F5982.
When cross-matching Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7, #265C98), Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes (798, #2F5688, LRV 8.8%) scores ΔE2000=3.03 and CAM16=3.74, followed by Mosaic (CC-874, ΔE=3.26). In Sherwin-Williams, Frank Blue (SW 6967, #225288, LRV 7.9%) achieves ΔE2000=3.66 ahead of Hyper Blue (SW 6965, ΔE=3.7). Coordinate P510-7 with Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Integrity (P530-5) hallways, and Periwinkle (P530-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Beacon Blue.
Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 10% (#265C98) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 42.7 L*_HK.
At 10% reflectance, Beacon Blue (P510-7) is a deep statement Behr shade (L*=38.43, RGB 38/92/152) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=38.43, a*=3.7, b*=-37.94) classifies Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7) as a Cool Rich Violet-Grey with C*=38.12 chroma and h°=275.6° hue.
Pair Beacon Blue (P510-7) with South & West Sun Exposure for P510-7 (10% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Beacon Blue (P510-7). Under 2700K evening bulbs, P510-7 shifts from #265C98 toward #3F5982.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7, #265C98) are Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes (798, #2F5688) at ΔE2000=3.03 and Sherwin-Williams Frank Blue (SW 6967, #225288) at ΔE2000=3.66.
Both 798 and SW 6967 matches are verified against Beacon Blue (P510-7) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Beacon Blue (P510-7, LRV 10%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Beacon Blue (P510-7) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.