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Behr BreezewayMQ3-21 · #CAD6CE · LRV 65

Breezeway reads as a cool green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr MQ3-21 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR BREEZEWAY
RGB 202, 214, 206LRV 65

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameBreezeway
SKUMQ3-21
Hex#CAD6CE
RGB202, 214, 206
HSL140°, 13%, 82%
LRV65
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGray
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About Behr Breezeway

At LRV 65, Breezeway is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Breezeway is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

14 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6456 · #C6D5C9 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 64
SW 9656 · #D0D5CB · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 65
SW 6204 · #CDD2CA · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 63
SW 6477 · #C3D7D3 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 65

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.28
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
701 · #C7D6CD · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 63
708 · #C8D8D1 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 65
CW-635 · #CED6D0 · ΔE 2 · LRV 66
2138-60 · #CFD5CD · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 65

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All gray at Valspar →
8003-34B · #CCD6CD · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 65
5002-3A · #C7D6CD · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 64.5
8003-36B · #C7D5C9 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 64
5002-1A · #CED5CE · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 65

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.38
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1143-2 · #C8D7D1 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 65
PPG1129-2 · #C9D4C8 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 64
PPG1138-2 · #C4D7CE · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 65
PPG1133-2 · #C8DACE · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 67

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1143-2 · #C8D7D2 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 66
50GY 64/057 · #CDD4CC · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 64
50GY 65/084 · #CCD6C9 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 65
PPG1138-2 · #C4D7CF · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 65

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All gray at Dutch Boy →
426-1DB · #CFD8D2 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 67
331-2DB · #C6D7CF · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 65
425-1DB · #CDD2CA · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 63
330-2DB · #C0D6CD · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 64
HGSW 2287 · #C6D5C9 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 64
HGSW 6456 · #C6D5C9 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 64
HGSW 2317 · #C3D7D3 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 65
HGSW 6477 · #C3D7D3 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 65

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.9
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6310 · #D1D8D6 · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 63
DE5653 · #CAD6C4 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 60
DE6269 · #D0D2C5 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 59
DE6317 · #CAD3D4 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 59

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.34
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-13 · #C9CEC4 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 61
JG-67 · #CDDAC9 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 67
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.46
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9814 · #CDD1C7 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 63
NO. 205 · #C9CFCD · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 61

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.42
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0482 · #CBD7D2 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 66
0461 · #CFD7CF · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 67
0454 · #CED6CB · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 65
0475 · #CCD4CF · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 64

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0461 · #CCD5CD · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 65
0482 · #C7D6D0 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 65
0454 · #CBD4C8 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 64
0440 · #CCD2CA · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 63

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-963 · #CED9D2 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 67
C2-723 · #CED7D4 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 66
C2-979 · #D3D6D0 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 66
C2-962 · #D0D2CC · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 64

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All gray at Kompozit →
0461 · #CCD5CD · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 65
0482 · #C7D6D0 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 65
0454 · #CBD4C8 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 64
0440 · #CCD2CA · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 63

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Breezeway within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

N360-2 · LRV 64
790C-3 · LRV 65
BNC-07 · LRV 65
N380-2 · LRV 66
790E-2 · LRV 65
PPU12-11 · LRV 65

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CAD6CE in HSL space. Pair Breezeway with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CAD6CE + #D6CAD2
TRIADIC
#CAD6CE · #CECAD6 · #D6CECA
ANALOGOUS
#CCD6CA · #CAD6CE · #CAD6D4

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.5:1fail
Sample text on black
14.02:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Breezeway Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Breezeway from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ3-21 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Breezeway

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Breezeway is Pine Frost (SW 9656) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Frost swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Breezeway

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Swept Away (701), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Breezeway without repainting risk. See the full Swept Away swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Breezeway

The closest Valspar equivalent of Breezeway is Opal Fire (8003-34B). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 65). If Valspar is your counter, order Opal Fire and you'll get the same color. See the full Opal Fire swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Breezeway

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Lullaby (PPG1143-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Breezeway without repainting risk. See the full Blue Lullaby swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Breezeway

Glidden's nearest match is Blue Lullaby (PPG1143-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Breezeway without repainting risk. See the full Blue Lullaby swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Breezeway

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Muted Opal (331-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Breezeway without repainting risk. See the full Muted Opal swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Breezeway

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Breezeway is Mist on the Moors (HGSW 2287) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mist on the Moors swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Breezeway

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Breezeway. The nearest is Mount Sterling (DE6317) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 59 vs 65). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mount Sterling swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Breezeway

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Breezeway. The nearest is Mineral Green (JG-67) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 65). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mineral Green swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Breezeway

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Breezeway is Blanc de Chine (NO. 9814) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blanc de Chine swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Breezeway

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Powdered Pool (0482), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Breezeway without repainting risk. See the full Powdered Pool swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Breezeway

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Calm Breeze (0461), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Breezeway without repainting risk. See the full Calm Breeze swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Breezeway

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Breezeway is Ice Fog (C2-723) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 65) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ice Fog swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Breezeway

Kompozit's nearest match is Calm Breeze (0461), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 65) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Breezeway without repainting risk. See the full Calm Breeze swatch →

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