Sweet Blue 580E-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFD0EA, LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Young Boy Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFD0EA · 580E-3
Sweet Blue
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sweet Blue Technical Profile
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Sweet Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintYoung Boy Blue
Young Boy Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Balm
Kilz
Nearly identical
Encounter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cobalt Salt
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marzena Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sweet Baby Boy
PPG
Very similar
Wild Blue Yonder
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Blue
#AFD0EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7579BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Blue 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 Sweet Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Blue have?
Sweet Blue 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 Sweet Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Blue are Young Boy Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sea Balm by Kilz (a near-identical match), Encounter by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Blue'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 Sweet Blue?
Sweet Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.0, 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 Sweet Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.