Canterbury Bells P540-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BED1FF, 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.
Ref. #BED1FF · P540-3
Canterbury Bells
55%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Canterbury Bells Technical Profile
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Canterbury Bells in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Canterbury Bells in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Very similar
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Vista Paint
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Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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April Morning
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Angela Bay
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
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Agapanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
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Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Canterbury Bells
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Canterbury Bells
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Canterbury Bells 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Canterbury Bells in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Canterbury Bells's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.