Serene ICC-36 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCE3E4, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Veil from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DCE3E4 · ICC-36
Serene
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Serene Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCE3E4
RGB220, 227, 228
Estimated LRV75.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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#E1E6E6
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Hint Of Blue
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Colors That Work With Serene
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serene
#DCE3E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serene
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serene 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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Serene — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serene have?
Serene by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Serene from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serene are Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Northbound by Valspar (a close digital match), Silver Cloud by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Serene'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 Serene?
Serene has a estimated lightness value of 75.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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