Saltwater 580E-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C6E1F2, estimated LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Island View from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C6E1F2 · 580E-2
Saltwater
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Saltwater Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6E1F2
RGB198, 225, 242
Estimated LRV62.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Saltwater
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Island View
Dunn-Edwards
#C3DDEE
Close digital match
Prairie Day
Vista Paint
#C8E0EF
Close digital match
Clear Blue Sky
PPG
#C2DDEF
Close digital match
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
#C4DEED
Close digital match
Summer Breeze
Valspar
#C8E2EF
Close digital match
Glacial Winds
Dutch Boy
#C5DDEA
Close digital match
Refreshing
Kilz
#C9DEEB
Close digital match
Jet Stream
Benjamin Moore
#C1D8E9
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Sprout .03
Colorhouse
#CCDCE7
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Soar
Sherwin-Williams
#C3DFE8
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Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Saltwater
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saltwater
#C6E1F2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#737BBF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saltwater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saltwater 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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Saltwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saltwater have?
Saltwater 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 Saltwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saltwater are Island View by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Prairie Day by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Clear Blue Sky by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Saltwater'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 Saltwater?
Saltwater has a estimated lightness value of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Saltwater's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.