Light Drizzle N480-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CCE5E4, estimated 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.
Behr · #CCE5E4 · N480-1
Light Drizzle
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Light Drizzle Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCE5E4
RGB204, 229, 228
Estimated LRV64.0
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 Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Light Drizzle
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sea Breath
Valspar
#CBE6E5
Close digital match
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
#CBE7E6
Close digital match
Essence of the Sea
Vista Paint
#D0E7E4
Close digital match
Seaspray
PPG
#D2EBEA
Close digital match
Sea Glass
Kilz
#D1E5E4
Close digital match
Open Air
Sherwin-Williams
#C7DFE0
Close digital match
Silver Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
#CADFDD
Close digital match
Iced Green
Benjamin Moore
#C7DFDB
Close digital match
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
#D0E4E5
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Dream .01
Colorhouse
#CAE9EE
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Colors That Work With Light Drizzle
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Light Drizzle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Drizzle are Sea Breath by Valspar (a close digital match), Aqua Dreams by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Essence of the Sea by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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