Honest P530-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9FCDFF, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sail to the Sea from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9FCDFF · P530-3
Honest
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Honest Technical Profile
HEX Code#9FCDFF
RGB159, 205, 255
Estimated LRV47.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Honest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honest
#9FCDFF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E5CD6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honest 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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Honest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honest have?
Honest by Behr has a neutral 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 Honest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honest are Sail to the Sea by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Sweet Dreams by PPG (a very close match), Bluish by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Honest'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 Honest?
Honest has a estimated lightness value of 47.0, 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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