Breaker 550E-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E8F9F7, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Melting Glacier from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8F9F7 · 550E-1
Breaker
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Breaker Technical Profile
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Breaker in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Breaker in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBreaker
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMelting Glacier
Melting Glacier
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Odessa
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Icing on the Cake
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Drifting Tide
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Free Spirit
PPG
Very similar
Cool Elegance
Valspar
Very similar
Dreamy Heaven
Kilz
Very similar
Baby Love
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Breaker
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breaker
#E8F9F7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75A1BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breaker
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breaker 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 Breaker.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Breaker — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breaker have?
Breaker 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 Breaker in your own space before committing.
What colors match Breaker from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breaker are Melting Glacier by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Calm Waters by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Odessa by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Breaker'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 Breaker?
Breaker has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.0, 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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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 Breaker's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.