Light Drizzle N480-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CCE5E4, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Breath from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCE5E4 · N480-1
Light Drizzle
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Drizzle Technical Profile
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Light Drizzle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Drizzle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLight Drizzle
Nearly identical
ValsparSea Breath
Sea Breath
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Essence of the Sea
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seaspray
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Glass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Open Air
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Iced Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Drizzle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Drizzle
#CCE5E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Drizzle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Drizzle 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 Light Drizzle.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Drizzle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Drizzle have?
Light Drizzle 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 Light Drizzle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Drizzle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Drizzle are Sea Breath by Valspar (a near-identical match), Aqua Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Essence of the Sea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Drizzle'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 Light Drizzle?
Light Drizzle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light Drizzle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.