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Behr Celestial LightMQ3-24 · #C5D8E8 · LRV 67

Celestial Light reads as a cool blue tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr MQ3-24 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR CELESTIAL LIGHT
RGB 197, 216, 232LRV 67

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameCelestial Light
SKUMQ3-24
Hex#C5D8E8
RGB197, 216, 232
HSL207°, 43%, 84%
LRV67
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Behr Celestial Light

At LRV 67, Celestial Light is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue 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.

Celestial Light 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. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

13 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 blue from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.57
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6806 · #CCDBE5 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 69
SW 6526 · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 3 · LRV 67
SW 9144 · #C9D9E0 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 68
SW 6512 · #C5D8DE · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 66

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
814 · #C0D7E8 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 66
820 · #C7D5E4 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 66
CC-938 · #C7D5E4 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 66
807 · #C1D7E4 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 66

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.75
All blue at Valspar →
V072-1 · #C3D7E6 · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 65.9
8003-45A · #C6D9E6 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 67
8002-45A · #C9D8E6 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 67
V070-1 · #C2D8E5 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 66.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.71
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1242-2 · #C2D7E8 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 66
PPG1158-2 · #C2D8E4 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 66
PPG1157-2 · #C5D8E2 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 66
PPG1156-2 · #C9D7DE · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 66

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.86
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1242-2 · #C2D7E9 · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 66
01BB 69/098 · #C9D9E9 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 69
70BG 66/108 · #C2D8E6 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 66
PPG1158-2 · #C3D9E4 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 67

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All blue at Dutch Boy →
339-1DB · #CADBE6 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 69
238-2DB · #C3D7E2 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 66
338-1DB · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 3 · LRV 67
241-1DB · #CCD4E4 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 66
HGSW 1387 · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 3 · LRV 67
HGSW 6526 · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 3 · LRV 67
HGSW 3347 · #C9D9E0 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 67
HGSW 9144 · #C9D9E0 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 67

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.09
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5876 · #CDDCED · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 66
DE5848 · #C3DDEE · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 65
DE5799 · #C7D7E0 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 61
DE5792 · #C2D7DF · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 61

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.11
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 317 · #C5D1D8 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 62

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0614 · #CADAE6 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 68
0602 · #C7D6EB · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 66
0593 · #C8D4E6 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 65
0650 · #C1D9E3 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 66

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0614 · #C8D9E5 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 68
0593 · #C4D3E5 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 65
0602 · #C5D6EB · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 67
0650 · #BCD7E2 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 66

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.36
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-753 · #C4D8E8 · ΔE 0.36 · LRV 67
C2-787 · #C6D2DD · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 63
C2-786 · #CCD4E1 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All blue at Kompozit →
0614 · #C8D9E5 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 68
0593 · #C4D3E5 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 64
0602 · #C5D6EB · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 66
0650 · #BCD7E2 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 65

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

HDC-CT-15 · LRV 68
ICC-35 · LRV 67
600E-3 · LRV 67
MQ3-60 · LRV 65
S520-2 · LRV 68
MQ3-53 · LRV 66

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C5D8E8 in HSL space. Pair Celestial Light with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C5D8E8 + #E8D5C5
TRIADIC
#C5D8E8 · #E8C5D8 · #D8E8C5
ANALOGOUS
#C5E8E6 · #C5D8E8 · #C5C7E8

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.46:1fail
Sample text on black
14.36:1AAA

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

Behr Celestial Light Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Celestial Light 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 MQ3-24 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Celestial Light

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Celestial Light is Icelandic (SW 6526) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Icelandic swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Celestial Light

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Jet Stream (814), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Celestial Light without repainting risk. See the full Jet Stream swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Celestial Light

The closest Valspar equivalent of Celestial Light is Cache Blue (V072-1). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 65.9 vs 67). If Valspar is your counter, order Cache Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Cache Blue swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Celestial Light

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Celestial Light is Touch Of Blue (PPG1242-2). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Touch Of Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Touch Of Blue swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Celestial Light

Glidden's nearest match is Clear Summer Sky (70BG 66/108), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Celestial Light without repainting risk. See the full Clear Summer Sky swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Celestial Light

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Celestial Light is Slighted Blue (238-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slighted Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Celestial Light

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Celestial Light is Icebreaker (HGSW 1387) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Icebreaker swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Celestial Light

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Celestial Light is Snow Lodge (DE5799) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 61 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snow Lodge swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Celestial Light

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Celestial Light. The nearest is Kakelugn (NO. 317) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 67). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kakelugn swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Celestial Light

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Celestial Light is Fluid Blue (0602) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fluid Blue swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Celestial Light

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Simple Serenity (0614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Celestial Light without repainting risk. See the full Simple Serenity swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Celestial Light

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Celestial Light is Bluetonium (C2-753). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Bluetonium and you'll get the same color. See the full Bluetonium swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Celestial Light

Kompozit's nearest match is Simple Serenity (0614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Celestial Light without repainting risk. See the full Simple Serenity swatch →

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