Eminence by Behr paint color
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Ref. #C4E6EB · 550E-2

Eminence

62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Eminence 550E-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C4E6EB, LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vandy Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Eminence Technical Profile

HEX Code#C4E6EB
RGB196, 230, 235
LRV62.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Eminence in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Eminence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrEminence
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyVandy Blue

Vandy Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Kyoto

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Peaceful Bedtime

Kilz

Nearly identical

Out of the Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Crystal Springs

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Dream .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Kyoto

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Aviary Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Surf's Up

PPG

Nearly identical

Blue Moon

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Eminence

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Eminence

#C4E6EB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7B91B7

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Eminence

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Eminence

Complement

Warm Shawl

Eminence Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

Hilltop

Pop

Solitary Tree

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Evening Symphony

Pop

Candy Drop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Cheerful Wine

Pop

Fire Coral

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Eminence.

Lovely Blue Sky

Behr · PPH-40

#C9E3EB

Azul Cielito Lindo

Behr · PPH-40 (HISP)

#C9E3EB

Endless Sky

Behr · PPL-24

#CAE3EA

Peek a Blue

Behr · T17-04

#C5E1E1

Blue Cotton

Behr · PPH-48

#C1DBEC

Algod0n Azul

Behr · PPH-48 (HISP)

#C1DBEC

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Serenity

Valspar · 4005-7B

#CEDAED

Blue Pot

Vista Paint · 0624

#99ADBE

Eminence — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Eminence have?
Eminence by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Eminence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Eminence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eminence are Vandy Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Kyoto by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bright Vision by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Eminence'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 Eminence?
Eminence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, 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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