Sailors Knot M510-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #91CBE8, estimated LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grandma's Sweater from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #91CBE8 · M510-3
Sailors Knot
42%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sailors Knot Technical Profile
HEX Code#91CBE8
RGB145, 203, 232
Estimated LRV42.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Sailors Knot
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sailors Knot
#91CBE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#717EC1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sailors Knot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sailors Knot Room Palettes
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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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Sailors Knot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sailors Knot have?
Sailors Knot by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Sailors Knot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailors Knot are Grandma's Sweater by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Summer Splash by Valspar (a close digital match), Below Zero by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sailors Knot'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 Sailors Knot?
Sailors Knot has a estimated lightness value of 42.0, 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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