Southern Evening 550D-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1E678D, LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wavy Navy from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1E678D · 550D-7
Southern Evening
12%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Southern Evening Technical Profile
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Southern Evening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Southern Evening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSouthern Evening
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWavy Navy
Wavy Navy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wave Runner
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oh So Vo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Port Au Prince
PPG
Nearly identical
Wind Surfing
Kilz
Very similar
Ink Blotch
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bellbottom
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Adriatic Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southern Evening
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Evening
#1E678D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#44519A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern Evening 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 Southern Evening.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Southern Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Evening have?
Southern Evening 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 Southern Evening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southern Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Evening are Wavy Navy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wave Runner by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Oh So Vo by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Southern Evening'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 Southern Evening?
Southern Evening has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Southern Evening's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.