Pale Cornflower S520-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2E9F2, LRV 68 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cumulus Cotton from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2E9F2 · S520-1
Pale Cornflower
68%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pale Cornflower Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Pale Cornflower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Cornflower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Cornflower
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCumulus Cotton
Cumulus Cotton
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ice Cold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cape Cod
Valspar
Nearly identical
Misty Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Winterscape Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
High Spirits
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Erie Skies
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Cornflower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Cornflower
#D2E9F2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7786BB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Cornflower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Cornflower 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 Pale Cornflower.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Cornflower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Cornflower have?
Pale Cornflower by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Pale Cornflower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Cornflower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Cornflower are Cumulus Cotton by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Caribbean Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ice Cold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Cornflower'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 Pale Cornflower?
Pale Cornflower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, 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.
Explore More with Pale Cornflower
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 Pale Cornflower's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.