Ref. #87F8ED · P490-3
Big Chill
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Big Chill Technical Profile
What color is Big Chill? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #87F8ED. Big Chill has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 78, Big Chill reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Big Chill
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Scuba Green
Benjamin Moore
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Seafoam
Dunn-Edwards
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Polished Turquoise
Kilz
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Aged Aegean
Vista Paint
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Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
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Mermaid's Song
Valspar
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Island Breeze
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Sprout .01
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Big Chill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Big Chill
#87F8ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#63A4CF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Big Chill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Big Chill 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 Big Chill.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Big Chill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Big Chill have?
Big Chill by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Big Chill from other brands?
The closest matches are Scuba Green by Benjamin Moore (#82DED1), Green Coral by Benjamin Moore (#80DED0), Seafoam by Dunn-Edwards (#87E0CF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Big Chill?
Big Chill has an LRV of 78.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Big Chill's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.