Saltwater 580E-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C6E1F2, 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.
Ref. #C6E1F2 · 580E-2
Saltwater
62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Saltwater Technical Profile
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Saltwater in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saltwater in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSaltwater
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsIsland View
Island View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Prairie Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clear Blue Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Summer Breeze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glacial Winds
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Jet Stream
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saltwater
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Saltwater.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saltwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saltwater have?
Saltwater 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 Saltwater in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saltwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saltwater are Island View by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Prairie Day by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Clear Blue Sky by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Saltwater's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.