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Ref. #C5E1E1 · T17-04

Peek a Blue

71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Peek a Blue T17-04 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C5E1E1, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Delectable Aqua from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Peek a Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#C5E1E1
RGB197, 225, 225
LRV71.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Peek a Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Peek a Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPeek a Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDelectable Aqua

Delectable Aqua

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Tropical Spray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Bird's Egg

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Aqua Whisper

PPG

Nearly identical

Bathe Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Iced Teal

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Silver Spruce

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Eastern Promise

Kilz

Very similar

Monet Magic

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dream .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Peek a Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Peek a Blue

#C5E1E1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8599AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Peek a Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Open Air

Complement

Bermuda Sands

Peek a Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

Pinecone Hill

Pop

Shire Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Midnight Show

Pop

Red Gerbera

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Book Binder

Pop

Mexican Chile

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Peek a Blue.

Endless Sky

Behr · PPL-24

#CAE3EA

Lovely Blue Sky

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#C9E3EB

Azul Cielito Lindo

Behr · PPH-40 (HISP)

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Blue Cypress

Behr · PPL-46

#CBDBD7

Blue Cotton

Behr · PPH-48

#C1DBEC

Algod0n Azul

Behr · PPH-48 (HISP)

#C1DBEC

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Stormy Ridge

PPG · 1159-5

#507B9A

Cat's Meow

Valspar · 8004-38C

#9FB4BD

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Peek a Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Peek a Blue have?
Peek a Blue by Behr has a neutral 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 Peek a Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peek a Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peek a Blue are Delectable Aqua by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Tropical Spray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bird's Egg by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Peek a Blue'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 Peek a Blue?
Peek a Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, 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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