Flowing Breeze N480-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BBD8DC, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Monet Magic from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBD8DC · N480-2
Flowing Breeze
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Flowing Breeze Technical Profile
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Flowing Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flowing Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFlowing Breeze
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMonet Magic
Monet Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Monet Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Harbor Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Everglade Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Tear Drop Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
About Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Drop Of Teal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bathe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flowing Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flowing Breeze
#BBD8DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flowing Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flowing Breeze 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 Flowing Breeze.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flowing Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flowing Breeze have?
Flowing Breeze 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 Flowing Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flowing Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flowing Breeze are Monet Magic by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Monet Magic by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Harbor Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flowing Breeze'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 Flowing Breeze?
Flowing Breeze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, 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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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 Flowing Breeze's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.