Soaring Sky S530-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C8E2F1, LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Day from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8E2F1 · S530-1
Soaring Sky
62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soaring Sky Technical Profile
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Soaring Sky in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soaring Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoaring Sky
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPrairie Day
Prairie Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Breeze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glacial Winds
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Island View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Niagara Falls
PPG
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bashful Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soaring Sky
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soaring Sky
#C8E2F1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#757EBD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soaring Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soaring Sky 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 Soaring Sky.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soaring Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soaring Sky have?
Soaring Sky 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 Soaring Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soaring Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soaring Sky are Prairie Day by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Breeze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Empress Lila by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soaring Sky'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 Soaring Sky?
Soaring Sky 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 Soaring Sky's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.