Mainsail MQ3-26 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D8DDE2, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Billowing Clouds from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8DDE2 · MQ3-26
Mainsail
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Mainsail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mainsail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMainsail
Nearly identical
PPGBillowing Clouds
Billowing Clouds
PPG
Nearly identical
Waterloo
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Foamy Water
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sapphire Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Seattle Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mainsail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mainsail
#D8DDE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mainsail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mainsail 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 Mainsail.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mainsail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mainsail have?
Mainsail by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mainsail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mainsail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mainsail are Billowing Clouds by PPG (a near-identical match), Ethereal Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Waterloo by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mainsail'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 Mainsail?
Mainsail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.8, 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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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 Mainsail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.