Sonata 530E-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B8E0E1, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seabrook from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8E0E1 · 530E-3
Sonata
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sonata in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sonata in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSonata
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSeabrook
Seabrook
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Freshwater
PPG
Nearly identical
Swim Team
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soaring Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Haiku Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blues Tunes
Kilz
Nearly identical
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tealed White
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonata
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonata
#B8E0E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8098B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonata
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonata 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 Sonata.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sonata — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonata have?
Sonata by Behr has a neutral 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 Sonata in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sonata from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonata are Seabrook by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Freshwater by PPG (a near-identical match), China Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sonata'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 Sonata?
Sonata has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sonata's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.