Blue Bell HDC-SP16-08 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A0C7C6, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raindrop from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A0C7C6 · HDC-SP16-08
Blue Bell
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Bell Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0C7C6
RGB160, 199, 198
Estimated LRV52.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Blue Bell
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Raindrop
Sherwin-Williams
#9EC6C6
Close digital match
Teal Twilight
Vista Paint
#9EC6C3
Close digital match
Dream .04
Colorhouse
#9CC7C4
Close digital match
Thunderbird
Benjamin Moore
#A7CCCA
Close digital match
Pitter Patter
PPG
#9BC2BD
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Valspar
#93C5C9
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Patina'D
Dutch Boy
#A7C6BF
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Seaport
Dunn-Edwards
#AECAC8
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Kilz
#A3C3C7
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Stillwater
Hirshfield's
#8CC1C2
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Light Green
RAL
#84C3BE
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Colors That Work With Blue Bell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Bell
#A0C7C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Bell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Bell 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
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Blue Bell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Bell have?
Blue Bell by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Bell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Bell are Raindrop by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Teal Twilight by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dream .04 by Colorhouse (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Bell'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 Blue Bell?
Blue Bell has a estimated lightness value of 52.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Blue Bell's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.