Cloudless Day is a calming choice — works as both a whole-house neutral when lightened and a dramatic anchor when deepened to navy. At LRV 42 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it in low-light north-facing rooms unless you want a deliberately cool, cocooning effect, since blue can read chilly there.
Ref. #9AB1BF · ECC-32-1
Cloudless Day
42%LRV Value
Cloudless Day Technical Profile
What color is Behr Cloudless Day (ECC-32-1)? It's a medium cool blue — hex #9AB1BF, LRV 42. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cloudless Day is PPG Harper's Blue — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Grand Bay and Sherwin-Williams Faded Flaxflower also close. Its LRV of 42 gives Cloudless Day 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors That Work With Cloudless Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloudless Day
#9AB1BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cloudless Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloudless Day 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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Cloudless Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Cloudless Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudless Day are Harper's Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Grand Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Faded Flaxflower by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Cloudless Day's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cloudless Day?
Cloudless Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Cloudless Day depends on the room. Here's how to choose.