Ref. #42558D · 819
Southern Belle
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Southern Belle Technical Profile
What color is Southern Belle? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #42558D. Colors similar to Southern Belle include Behr Blue Blood, MPC Ultra Blue Met., Kilz Darkening Sky. Southern Belle has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Southern Belle creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Southern Belle
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southern Belle
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Southern Belle.
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 Belle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Belle have?
Southern Belle by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Southern Belle from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Blood by Behr (#45548D), Ultra Blue Met. by MPC (#43518F), Darkening Sky by Kilz (#3E5382). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Southern Belle?
Southern Belle has an LRV of 11.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Southern Belle's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.