Floating Blue HDC-SM14-8 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFC9CF, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Resolute from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFC9CF · HDC-SM14-8
Floating Blue
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Floating Blue Technical Profile
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Floating Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Floating Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFloating Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBlue Resolute
Blue Resolute
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Stream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Billowy Breeze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Spray
PPG
Nearly identical
High Noon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Restful Retreat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chilly Morning
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hatteras Haze
Vista Paint
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Floating Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Floating Blue
#AFC9CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Floating Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Floating Blue 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 Floating Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Floating Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Floating Blue have?
Floating Blue 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 Floating Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Floating Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Floating Blue are Blue Resolute by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Stream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Floating Blue'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 Floating Blue?
Floating Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.4, 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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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 Floating Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.