Southern Belle 819 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #42558D, 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.
Ref. #42558D · 819
Southern Belle
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Southern Belle Technical Profile
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Southern Belle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Southern Belle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSouthern Belle
Nearly identical
BehrBlue Blood
Blue Blood
Behr
Nearly identical
Darkening Sky
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crushed Velvet
PPG
Very similar
Dive In
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Classic Royal Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Passion Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Take
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Morning Glory
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fresh Take
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brillant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Southern Belle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southern Belle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Belle are Blue Blood by Behr (a near-identical match), Darkening Sky by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Belle's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.