Peaceful River P500-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #51C6F9, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cayman Blue from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #51C6F9 · P500-5
Peaceful River
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Peaceful River Technical Profile
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Peaceful River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Peaceful River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPeaceful River
Very similar
Benjamin MooreCayman Blue
Cayman Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sea Frolic
Valspar
Very similar
Sail Away
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Perfect Day
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Horizon Haze
PPG
Visible difference
Undercool
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Lupe’s Lake
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Lasting Thoughts
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Azure Pool
Kilz
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peaceful River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peaceful River
#51C6F9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6076D2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peaceful River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peaceful River 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 Peaceful River.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peaceful River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peaceful River have?
Peaceful River 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 Peaceful River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peaceful River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peaceful River are Cayman Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), True Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Sea Frolic by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Peaceful River'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 Peaceful River?
Peaceful River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, 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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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 Peaceful River's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.