Flowing Breeze N480-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BBD8DC, estimated 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.
Behr · #BBD8DC · N480-2
Flowing Breeze
55%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Flowing Breeze Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBD8DC
RGB187, 216, 220
Estimated LRV55.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#BBD9DC
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#BBDADE
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#BADBE0
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Everglade Mist
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#B7D7DE
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#B9DBE1
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#C1DEE3
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#B5D8DD
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#C2E0E3
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Colors That Work With Flowing Breeze
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Flowing Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flowing Breeze are Monet Magic by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Monet Magic by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Harbor Mist by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Flowing Breeze's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.