Swirling Water PR-W10 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E9F3F3, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Shadow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9F3F3 · PR-W10
Swirling Water
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Swirling Water Technical Profile
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Swirling Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Swirling Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSwirling Water
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEvening Shadow
Evening Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fluffy Slippers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Calypso Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bashful
PPG
Nearly identical
Patriotic White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aquafir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cooled Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Morning Hush
Kilz
Very similar
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Swirling Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swirling Water
#E9F3F3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swirling Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swirling Water 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 Swirling Water.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Swirling Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swirling Water have?
Swirling Water 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 Swirling Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swirling Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swirling Water are Evening Shadow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fluffy Slippers by Valspar (a near-identical match), Calypso Breeze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Swirling Water'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 Swirling Water?
Swirling Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Swirling Water's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.