Gentle Sky PPU14-11 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #98BDD3, estimated LRV 48 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Vault from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #98BDD3 · PPU14-11
Gentle Sky
48%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gentle Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#98BDD3
RGB152, 189, 211
Estimated LRV47.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#94BBD0
Close digital match
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#95BBCF
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#99C1DC
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Colors That Work With Gentle Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Sky
#98BDD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8087B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Sky 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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Gentle Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Sky have?
Gentle Sky 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 Gentle Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Sky are Blue Vault by Valspar (a close digital match), Dresden Falls by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Blue Bayou by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gentle Sky'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 Gentle Sky?
Gentle Sky has a estimated lightness value of 47.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Gentle Sky's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.