Blue Gossamer MQ3-60 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAD4DF, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Veil from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAD4DF · MQ3-60
Blue Gossamer
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Gossamer Technical Profile
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Blue Gossamer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Gossamer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlue Gossamer
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Veil
Blue Veil
PPG
Nearly identical
Prairie Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Faintest Iris
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lake Placid
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Polished Silver
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sheer Silhouette
Kilz
Nearly identical
Icelandic
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Atmospheric Pressure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Atmospheric Pressure
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Gossamer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Gossamer
#CAD4DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Gossamer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Gossamer 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 Blue Gossamer.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Gossamer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Gossamer have?
Blue Gossamer 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 Blue Gossamer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Gossamer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Gossamer are Blue Veil by PPG (a near-identical match), Memory Lane by PPG (a near-identical match), Stratosphere by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Gossamer'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 Gossamer?
Blue Gossamer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Gossamer's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.