Southern Belle 819 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #42558D, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Blood from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #42558D · 819
Southern Belle
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Southern Belle Technical Profile
HEX Code#42558D
RGB66, 85, 141
Estimated LRV11.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Southern Belle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Belle
#42558D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73669C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Belle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern Belle 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
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Southern Belle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Belle have?
Southern Belle by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Southern Belle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Belle are Blue Blood by Behr (a close digital match), Darkening Sky by Kilz (a close digital match), Crushed Velvet by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Southern Belle'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 Belle?
Southern Belle has a estimated lightness value of 11.6, 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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