Serene ICC-36 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCE3E4, 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.
Ref. #DCE3E4 · ICC-36
Serene
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Serene Technical Profile
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Serene in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serene in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSerene
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Veil
Blue Veil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Northbound
Valspar
Nearly identical
Harbor Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rarified Air
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
June Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Beluga Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hint Of Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serene
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Serene.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serene — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serene have?
Serene by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Serene in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serene from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serene are Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Northbound by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silver Cloud by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Serene's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.