Canterbury Bells P540-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BED1FF, estimated LRV 55 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Promise from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BED1FF · P540-3
Canterbury Bells
55%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Canterbury Bells Technical Profile
HEX Code#BED1FF
RGB190, 209, 255
Estimated LRV55.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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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Colors That Work With Canterbury Bells
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Canterbury Bells
#BED1FF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#755CD6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Canterbury Bells
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Canterbury Bells Room Palettes
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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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Canterbury Bells — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Canterbury Bells have?
Canterbury Bells by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Canterbury Bells from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Canterbury Bells are Promise by Valspar (a very close match), Morning Sky by Vista Paint (a very close match), Sky High by Dunn-Edwards (a close match) — the best options for getting Canterbury Bells'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 Canterbury Bells?
Canterbury Bells has a estimated lightness value of 55.0, 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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Why Canterbury Bells's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.