Airy 550C-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCFBF9, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barely Teal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCFBF9 · 550C-1
Airy
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Airy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Airy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAiry
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBarely Teal
Barely Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Air of Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Icy Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Tender Touch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Icecap Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eastern Wind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Seaspray
PPG
Very similar
Snow Line
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Airy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Airy
#DCFBF9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#689FCA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Airy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Airy Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Airy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Airy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Airy have?
Airy by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Airy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Airy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Airy are Barely Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Icy Moon Drops by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Air of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Airy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Airy?
Airy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Airy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.