Genteel Lavender 600E-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E6F0FA, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is First Snow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6F0FA · 600E-1
Genteel Lavender
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Genteel Lavender Technical Profile
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Genteel Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Genteel Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGenteel Lavender
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFirst Snow
First Snow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Majestic
Kilz
Very similar
Moondancing
Vista Paint
Very similar
Iceberg
PPG
Very similar
Cool Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
White Satin
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Moonbeam
Valspar
Very similar
Bonefish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Genteel Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Genteel Lavender
#E6F0FA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7070C2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Genteel Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Genteel Lavender 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 Genteel Lavender.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Genteel Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Genteel Lavender have?
Genteel Lavender 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 Genteel Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Genteel Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Genteel Lavender are First Snow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Clear Vision by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Harbor Afternoon by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Genteel Lavender'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 Genteel Lavender?
Genteel Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Genteel Lavender's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.