Cloudy Day 540E-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BFE0E0, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Whisper from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFE0E0 · 540E-2
Cloudy Day
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cloudy Day Technical Profile
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Cloudy Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloudy Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCloudy Day
Nearly identical
PPGAqua Whisper
Aqua Whisper
PPG
Nearly identical
Dolphin's Cove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aegean Accent
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tropical Spray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Delectable Aqua
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Eastern Promise
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Egg Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Soaring Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloudy Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloudy Day
#BFE0E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8499AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloudy Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloudy 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cloudy Day.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cloudy Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloudy Day have?
Cloudy Day by Behr has a neutral 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 Cloudy Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloudy Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudy Day are Aqua Whisper by PPG (a near-identical match), Dolphin's Cove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Aegean Accent by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cloudy Day'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 Cloudy Day?
Cloudy Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.0, 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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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 Cloudy Day's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.