Courteous S560-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6E0F3, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snowy Shadow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6E0F3 · S560-1
Courteous
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Courteous Technical Profile
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Courteous in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Courteous in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCourteous
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSnowy Shadow
Snowy Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Morning
Valspar
Nearly identical
Weeping Wisteria
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Dawn
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lavender Lullaby
Kilz
Very similar
Beautyberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Whispering Wind
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fluid Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Courteous
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Courteous
#D6E0F3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8278BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Courteous
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Courteous 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 Courteous.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Courteous — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Courteous have?
Courteous 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 Courteous in your own space before committing.
What colors match Courteous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Courteous are Snowy Shadow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cool Morning by Valspar (a near-identical match), Serenity by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Courteous'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 Courteous?
Courteous has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.0, 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 Courteous's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.