Ref. #CAD7D9 · PPU13-16
Offshore Mist
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Offshore Mist Technical Profile
What color is Offshore Mist? It's a light cool neutral with the hex code #CAD7D9. Colors similar to Offshore Mist include Hirshfield's Polished Cotton, Valspar Sunday Sky, Vista Paint Polished Cotton. Offshore Mist has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Offshore Mist sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Offshore Mist pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Offshore Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Polished Cotton
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunday Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polished Cotton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Windy Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sky Diving
PPG
Nearly identical
Little Boy Blu
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mount Sterling
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Casual Blue
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Offshore Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Offshore Mist
#CAD7D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Offshore Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Offshore Mist 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 Offshore Mist.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Offshore Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Offshore Mist have?
Offshore Mist by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Offshore Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Polished Cotton by Hirshfield's (#C7D4D7), Sunday Sky by Valspar (#CED9DB), Polished Cotton by Vista Paint (#C7D3D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Offshore Mist?
Offshore Mist has an LRV of 66.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Offshore Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.