Gulf Breeze ECC-48-2 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DDDED3, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Just a Little from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DDDED3 · ECC-48-2
Gulf Breeze
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gulf Breeze Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDDED3
RGB221, 222, 211
Estimated LRV72.3
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Gulf Breeze
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Just a Little
Vista Paint
#DDDFD5
Close digital match
Titanium
Benjamin Moore
#DBDCD0
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Rain Cloud
PPG
#E1E1D5
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Nonchalant White
Sherwin-Williams
#DEDDD1
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Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
#D9DCD2
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Salute
Valspar
#E1E0D5
Close digital match
Bannister White
Hirshfield's
#E1E0D6
Close digital match
Light Sprinkle
Dunn-Edwards
#E3E3D7
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Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
#DDDDD5
Close digital match
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
#E4E2D3
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#E3E1D1
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Colors That Work With Gulf Breeze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gulf Breeze
#DDDED3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gulf Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gulf 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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Gulf Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gulf Breeze have?
Gulf Breeze by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Gulf Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gulf Breeze are Just a Little by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Titanium by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Winter Orchard by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gulf 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 Gulf Breeze?
Gulf Breeze has a estimated lightness value of 72.3, 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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