Ref. #9681E3 · M570-5
Celeb City
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Celeb City Technical Profile
What color is Celeb City? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #9681E3. Celeb City has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Celeb City depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Celeb City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Cuda Plum Met.
MPC
Very similar
Faraway Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Bailey Bells
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Baily Bells
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Grapolicious
Valspar
Visible difference
California Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Magic Carpet
PPG
Visible difference
Serendipity
Kilz
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Celeb City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Celeb City
#9681E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA72C0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Celeb City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Celeb City 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 Celeb City.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Celeb City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Celeb City have?
Celeb City by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Celeb City from other brands?
The closest matches are Cuda Plum Met. by MPC (#9B8BDB), Faraway Sky by Dunn-Edwards (#8980C1), Pharaohs Blue Met. by MPC (#A896EB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Celeb City?
Celeb City has an LRV of 27.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Celeb City's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.