Sailors Knot M510-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #91CBE8, 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.
Ref. #91CBE8 · M510-3
Sailors Knot
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sailors Knot Technical Profile
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Sailors Knot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sailors Knot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSailors Knot
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGrandma's Sweater
Grandma's Sweater
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Splash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Below Zero
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sky Fall
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lupe’s Lake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Chiffon
PPG
Very similar
Twinkle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marzena Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Bird Of Paradise
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sailors Knot
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
Pure 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
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
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More blue colors from other brands
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sailors Knot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sailors Knot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailors Knot are Grandma's Sweater by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Summer Splash by Valspar (a near-identical match), Below Zero by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sailors Knot's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.