Carefree Sky M490-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AAEBEC, estimated LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spearmint from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AAEBEC · M490-2
Carefree Sky
57%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Carefree Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#AAEBEC
RGB170, 235, 236
Estimated LRV57.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Carefree Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carefree Sky
#AAEBEC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7298C0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carefree Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carefree Sky 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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Carefree Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carefree Sky have?
Carefree Sky by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Carefree Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carefree Sky are Spearmint by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Aqua Infusion by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Jamaican Aqua by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carefree Sky'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 Carefree Sky?
Carefree Sky has a estimated lightness value of 57.0, 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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