Meadow Phlox S540-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A9BDE9, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Sky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A9BDE9 · S540-3
Meadow Phlox
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Meadow Phlox Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9BDE9
RGB169, 189, 233
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Meadow Phlox
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Meadow Phlox
#A9BDE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8275BD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Meadow Phlox
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Meadow Phlox 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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Meadow Phlox — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meadow Phlox have?
Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Meadow Phlox are Morning Sky by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Angela Bay by Vista Paint (a very close match), French Lilac by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Meadow Phlox'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 Meadow Phlox?
Meadow Phlox has a estimated lightness value of 43.0, 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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