Cerulean 560B-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1875E3, LRV 15 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Plume from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1875E3 · 560B-7
Cerulean
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cerulean Technical Profile
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Cerulean in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cerulean in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCerulean
Very similar
PPGRoyal Plume
Royal Plume
PPG
Very similar
Parkwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Parkwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Athens Blue
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pacific Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Sky Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Peek-A-Boo Blue
Valspar
Visible difference
Triumph Blue
Kilz
Visible difference
Sapphire Waters
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cerulean
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cerulean
#1875E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6965C9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cerulean
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cerulean 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 Cerulean.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cerulean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cerulean have?
Cerulean by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Cerulean in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cerulean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cerulean are Royal Plume by PPG (a very close match), Parkwater by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Parkwater by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cerulean'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 Cerulean?
Cerulean has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Cerulean's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.