Anemone 590B-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9BC2FC, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sail to the Sea from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9BC2FC · 590B-4
Anemone
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Anemone Technical Profile
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Anemone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Anemone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAnemone
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsSail to the Sea
Sail to the Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Innuendo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Innuendo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Collar
PPG
Very similar
Summer Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Loyalty
Valspar
Visible difference
First Dance
Kilz
Visible difference
Provencal Blue
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Anemone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anemone
#9BC2FC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B5FD3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anemone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anemone 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 Anemone.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Anemone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Anemone have?
Anemone 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 Anemone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Anemone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anemone are Sail to the Sea by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Innuendo by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Sky High by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Anemone'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 Anemone?
Anemone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Anemone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.