Relaxing Blue ICC-65 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #899DAA, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daphne from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #899DAA · ICC-65
Relaxing Blue
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Relaxing Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#899DAA
RGB137, 157, 170
Estimated LRV32.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Relaxing Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Daphne
Sherwin-Williams
#899CAA
Close digital match
Winding River
Kilz
#869FAE
Close digital match
Silver Storm
Dunn-Edwards
#8599A8
Close digital match
Blue Horizon
Vista Paint
#8DA2B0
Close digital match
Monument Gray
Dutch Boy
#8B9BA5
Close digital match
Lost At Sea
PPG
#8D9CA7
Close digital match
In Good Taste
Hirshfield's
#8999A4
Close digital match
Evening Eclipse
Valspar
#8E9CA6
Similar digital color
Coastline
Benjamin Moore
#929EA9
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Water .05
Colorhouse
#82979D
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Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
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Colors That Work With Relaxing Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Relaxing Blue
#899DAA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Relaxing Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Relaxing Blue 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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Relaxing Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Relaxing Blue have?
Relaxing Blue by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Relaxing Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Relaxing Blue are Daphne by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Winding River by Kilz (a close digital match), Silver Storm by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Relaxing 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 Relaxing Blue?
Relaxing Blue has a estimated lightness value of 32.3, 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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